1972 Plymouth Barracuda steering

1972 PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA
20,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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RAYJROB
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the steering in my car is horrilble .was wandering if there is any kind of aftermarket rack and pinion I could buy to swap it out.
Sep 11, 2014 at 10:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Wow! This is my all time favorite car. First, the vehicle doesn't have a rack and pinion. It has a steering gear. Tell me what is happening. Is there too much play in the steering? Also, if you are tired of the car, you can drop it at my place. lol
Sep 11, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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RAYJROB
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I know it has a gear box but it has a lot of play. I also own a 70 barracuda 440 with the same problem I was hoping I=there a an aftermarket rack and pinion I could install
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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No, there isn't a rack and pinion. I assume all steering components are good and where the steering shaft attaches to the steering gear is good. If that is the case, the gear needs replaced. I have tried to adjust them, but it never works.
Sep 11, 2014 at 10:22 PM
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