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Topic: power steering removal?
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levis1939
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: MA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 10-12-2000 08:05 PM
   
I've become obsessed with making my 5.0 '88 LX as light as possible, but since college eats up most of my money, I'm pretty much limited to removing things. After driving my dad's manual steering Golf(!) for a few days last week, I began to wonder if it was possible to convert my Mustang to manual steering.I wondered how hard it was to do the conversion, if anyone has ever bothered doing this, how hard it would be to drive the thing, and if there was really any point. I've already removed the back seat, everything audio related, A/C, and quite a few pounds of insulation, and I've pretty much gutted the interior. My friends say I'm insane but I'd really love to drop a few more pounds for free, and loss of power steering seems like a small price to pay. Thanks.
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Stewart
Pit Boss Posts: 3620
From: Monterey, CA Mustangsandmore Member #437
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 10-12-2000 08:57 PM
Well, I can understand shedding stuff to "make weight" for your racing category, but if this is your everyday driver, I would seriously reconsider removing the power steering. But that's just me."Go faster" mods can get expensive, I know. And you seem like you've reduced quite a bit of weight already. But think about saving some moola now and doing the "cheaper" mods, like a new ring and pinion gear to make the car quicker. That'll cost around $300 to $350. Just my thoughts. Stewart
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racin jason
Gearhead Posts: 209
From: Sidney, OH
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-13-2000 05:40 PM
from 79-86 mustangs were available with manual steering. I used a rack from a 79 to change mine to manual. you should use new tie rod ends and the older cars had different bushings, so you have to use your old ones. You can also get new race type units from flaming river look in Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords mag. They are a little lighter but a used rack is cheaper.------------------
Jason Thompson
1973 Mach 1, Q-code 4 speed 3.25 gears
1989 Mustang LX coupe 2.3 3.45 gears,
wants to be a 429
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Capri
Pit Boss Posts: 918
From: Lyons, ILL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-22-2000 05:06 PM
You can be really cheap about it if you want, but it is harder to drive. Yank the pump and cut the metal lines about 8 inches from the pump. Run a hose connecting both ends of the metal lines. This way the rack can still pump fluid through it. I dont recomend it unless you are drag racing it only though.Tony.
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The Iceman
Gearhead Posts: 750
From: Shelton, CT
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 10-22-2000 10:59 PM
manual steering, now youll know how it feels to drive a classic!  its not too hard to deal with until you are at a complete stop and are trying to make a hard turn 
sounds like your car should only weigh like 10 pounds now - how much does it really weigh now though?------------------
1965 Coupe "BeeBop"
Straight "6"
3-spd manual w/Hurst Shift
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levis1939
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: MA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 10-23-2000 07:45 AM
actually i was wondering how much it weighs. could i go to a truck stop or something and use the scale there!?or i guess i could weigh all the stuff i've removed and subtract that number from the listed weight. i only wish i had bought a notchback, i hear they're a little lighter. maybe next time...
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Boss66
Gearhead Posts: 106
From: Tucson, AZ
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 11-08-2000 11:29 PM
In an attempt to save some money, I'm considering Tony's suggestion of using the old power steering rack as he described. Has anyone done this on a daily driver. It is real hard to steer? Looking for opinions.Thanks, Boss66
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Capri
Pit Boss Posts: 918
From: Lyons, ILL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-09-2000 01:02 PM
Ita a bear to steer!!!!! Then again, I ran my Capri without the belt when racing when I drove it on the street. OF course now it has a flyweight Flaming river Rack!!! heheheTony.
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