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Offset Rack Bushings?

Will the Offset Rack Bushings for the 87-93 mustangs work on an 88 Turbo Coupe rack?  A freind gave me a brand new set in the package, and am just looking to see if anyone knows whether they will fit before I start pulling stuff.  Thanks

Re: Offset Rack Bushings?

Reply #1 –
theyd fit, but is your car lowered more than 2.5"?
It's Gumby's fault.

Re: Offset Rack Bushings?

Reply #2 –
They won't fit....I tried a buddies Ford Motorsport set on mine once and it was a no go. One of the power steering hard lines coming out of the rack interfered with the motor mount. You don't need them anyway.

Re: Offset Rack Bushings?

Reply #3 –
No go huh, at least they were free.  My TC is dropped pretty significantly, and I am wondering about what to do to correct the steering feel.  Its pretty bad, specially after I put on the 16X8 rims with 245/50 tires. 

How about the bump steer kits they got for fox mustangs, would something like that help to correct the steering feel?  I know I am gonna have to deal with the whole front end when the new motor is in.  Once I get the swap straightened out, my guess is by late spring, I want to re do the whole front end.

I am guessing that Maximum Motorsports Caster Camber plates would be a wise investment as well to get the adjustability I need to square everything back up.

Re: Offset Rack Bushings?

Reply #4 –
Bump steer kit and caster/camber plates will definitely correct things. Also, consider Steeda X2 ball joints. With this combo of parts, offset rack bushings are unnecessary.

BTW, the 1986-88 K-member is designed for split rack bushings...pretty cool idea. When changing bushings you put one bushing piece on each peg sticking out of the K-member, then install the rack, then put the other piece in, and tighten down with the bolt. Very efficient design and much easier to install than the older 1-piece bushings, also used on Mustangs. It's about the only saving grace of that K-member (aside from ease of changing motor mounts).