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Oct 28, 2008 | 01:03 AM

mooneyes1

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steering rack question

I'm about to order a mustang 2 kit for my 56 and am wondering do i want a manual or power rack. what is everyone running in their truck?

Oct 28, 2008 | 07:32 AM

GreatNorthWoods

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From: Littleton, New Hampshire

I'm not running a MII currently but ran one with a manual rack in another project a few years ago and was very happy with it....

Oct 28, 2008 | 08:45 AM

CharlieLed

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As GNW has stated, the manual is good and probably a lot better then stock. Your personal preference will dictate whether you want to go the added expense of the PS. The R&P unit doesn't cost that much more but if you have to add a PS pump and hoses then your cost vs benefit decision gets a bit more difficult. My wife helped me decide...

Oct 28, 2008 | 08:50 AM

merc546

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Small steering wheel, nose heavy, radial tires. Power steering is nice.

Oct 28, 2008 | 10:49 AM

Herbiehusker

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I agree with merc546. One of the first changes I made on my truck was to change out the manual rack and put in a power rack and pump. I drove the truck for about a month and after parking it a couple of times, even though I got an arm pumping workout....blasting my guns

, it wasn't very enjoyable. What a difference the power rack made.