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Breaker - 6/6/09 at 10:04 AM

In the early phases of building an Mk Spec R, I have a question regarding the steering rack. I've been using the "search" for a while but I'm still confused.

As I understand correct, the sierra rack is too long and should be cut. Do they cut the rack or also the housing and how much?
I also read about an escort rack that shouldn't be cut.

Which solution did you use/recommend ?

fesycresy - 6/6/09 at 10:09 AM

I thought that shortening the rack was part of the deal when you bought an Indy ?

Speak to MK.

ReMan - 6/6/09 at 10:11 AM

Still on the front page, just http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=114908

PAUL FISHER - 7/6/09 at 03:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Breaker
In the early phases of building an Mk Spec R, I have a question regarding the steering rack. I've been using the "search" for a while but I'm still confused.

As I understand correct, the sierra rack is too long and should be cut. Do they cut the rack or also the housing and how much?
I also read about an escort rack that shouldn't be cut.

Which solution did you use/recommend ?


Both the rack,and housing{body} are shortend on the donor"SIERRA" steering rack to fit the MK Indy R chassis,this reworked rack is supplied with the Indy R kit,although there may be a small surcharge if you have not supplied them with a donor rack,also if you require a quick rack there is also additional charge.

A1 - 3/7/09 at 09:49 AM

my rack was untouched...?

sickbag - 3/7/09 at 11:40 AM

Here's a picture of mine. They cut out a section and welded in another, and fitted a quick rack at the same time for me. I supplied the original rack.

The measurement is from where the lip for the gaitor just start.

MK rack
MK rack