New steering rack: DMC or PJ Grady? Same?

[Drive Stainless]

I like the idea of the power steering, but WOW it is expensive!

Compare with the cost of a gym membership.

[PJ Grady Inc.]

So, if the rack is worn it has to be repaired even if you decide to go electric because you must replace the column. Oh well! The electric steering looks like a good way to go though!

It transforms the car making it feel 20 years newer. The first time I spun the wheel was mind bending after so many years of heavy steering Deloreans. I was so impressed I'm thinking of putting one in my green machine. I have one for it if I could only find the time!
Rob

[DMCVegas]

We do carry the power steering unit but it is incorporated into a new column....not the rack. The rack stays the same.
Rob

Dumb question. Perhaps the acme of foolishness. But I have to ask...

Is that replacement rack collapsable to prevent it from impaling a driver in the event of a collision?

[Gfrank]

Sorry to go off topic but semi related question here, I've got a pretty decent shake in my steering wheel of my 81 at speeds over about 80km/h. Pretty much everything is new in the front end other then the rack. I believe at one point someone had mention a worn out rack causing this. I'm pretty much down to that or a bent rim

[sdg3205]

Sorry to go off topic but semi related question here, I've got a pretty decent shake in my steering wheel of my 81 at speeds over about 80km/h. Pretty much everything is new in the front end other then the rack. I believe at one point someone had mention a worn out rack causing this. I'm pretty much down to that or a bent rim

Most of time, a tire just needs to be re-balanced. Some brands more than others. We've also helped eliminate steering wheel shake by removing a shim from the rack. That applies more force of the rack to the pinion. Very much a last resort.

[Gfrank]

Most of time, a tire just needs to be re-balanced. Some brands more than others. We've also helped eliminate steering wheel shake by removing a shim from the rack. That applies more force of the rack to the pinion. Very much a last resort.

Had the fronts done twice now off the car, my next step was going to be have them done on the car

[Andrew]

I rebuilt my rack a few years ago, but I still have slight play in the left side. All the internals were in good shape, with the exception of the right bushing, which I replaced.

From a driving perspective, the steering feels great. It's tight with no vibrations at any speed.

I'm thinking it's a shim / preload issue. Any thoughts?

[Andrew]

1) The $250- is the core charge that is only applied if we don't recieve a usable core within 30 days.
2) The dampened ujoint is sold with the upper ujoint and shaft as it won't fit unless installed as an assembly. The steering column is a separate part.
3) If your rack is the only worn part then our rack will solve your problem.
Rob

Rob: What is included with the rack rebuild kit?

Thanks,

Andrew

[PJ Grady Inc.]

Rob: What is included with the rack rebuild kit?

Thanks,

Andrew

If you go to our website there is a description of the rebuilt rack. Click on the dropdown menu and then again on the third item down #118754G. That opens up a description of the kit contents and a picture which enlarges when you click on it. It is rather comprehensive to allow a total refurb of steering rack. If that doesn't answer all your questions let me know and I'll try to help.
Rob

[Nicholas R]

Dumb question. Perhaps the acme of foolishness. But I have to ask...

Is that replacement rack collapsable to prevent it from impaling a driver in the event of a collision?

I too would like to know the answer to this question.



The expanded metal tube is definitely eliminated based on the image, so the question would be if there is some other compression method as part of the design. It doesn't appear as though the right section of the tube shown above is designed to crush; at least not in the way the stock column is.