matt_claydon
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 09:57 AM |
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Quick rack
I've got the MK shortened Sierra rack on my car. Can I just buy a quick rack kit (pinion and rack) and put it in my rack casing or does the fact
it's been shortened complicate matters?
Cheers,
Matt.
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nick205
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 10:16 AM |
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You'll need to get the new rack part shortened to suit the shortened casing. Should be a case of cutting some off the end and
re-drilling/threading for the tie rod. You could use your existing rack to get the length right, but would want to get it done using a lathe so
everythings square and accurate.
I'm considering the same mod myself BTW.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 02:07 PM |
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I believe that MK or MNR or others will sell you a ready shortened quick rack.
I got mine from MNR and would n't want the old slow one back.
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 02:52 PM |
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I see MNR do quick rack kits shortened to your requirement for £90 which looks like a good bet. (I'm sure MK could do similar).
Is there anything difficult about fitting the new bits?
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40inches
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 07:16 PM |
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As far as I know, I have the shortened standard Sierra rack (shortened by MK) and have 2.9 turns lock to lock, so, if you shorten a quick rack would
you have around 1.5 turns 
[Edited on 17-8-07 by 40inches]
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Toady1
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| posted on 17/8/07 at 10:50 PM |
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thats a veryquickrack!
Im wanting to get one for mine too!
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Jubal
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| posted on 21/8/07 at 02:03 PM |
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I spoke with Chris at MNR recently via email who said the Sierra racks they sell still need shortening. The price on the web site did not include
shortening.
I still hanker after a quick rack, although I've got used to the standard rack there are a few sharper turns where it would help. Having just
had the suspension setup is it possible to change the rack without damaging the geo?
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