Complete front end swap for rack & pinion conversion?
Tue, 21 October 2003 15:52
I am investigating options for a rack and pinion conversion. The car in question is an MX13 Corona Mark II.
The picture below (donated by/stolen from gianttomato) demonstrates the current crossmember and steering setup. The aim is to remove the horrible steering box as they:
(a) are old and sloppy, even when in mint condition
(b) make it impossible to fit any quality engines
(c) should never have been invented, just like drum brakes!!!
I was wondering if anyone had attempted a similar job and if it is a feasible proposition. I don't want to spend thousands of dollars - it would only be viable if it could be done for $500 or so.
Are there any Toyotas that came with a pre-strut suspension but fitted with rack & pinion steering? I am hoping that a late 70's Cressida might have this setup as the wheelbase (1370mm) is quite similar to that of the Corona Mark II (1360mm). This would make one aspect of the conversion easier.
Tue, 21 October 2003 15:52
