Need a new steering rack and got two questions:

(1). Will a cosworth 4x4 rack fit an XR4x4? Am I right in thinking its the same size and ratio but the cosworth one is less turns? My current rack causes grinding on full lock as i'm running 4x4 cossie hubs. I think a cossie rack will prevent as much turn on full lock.

(2). Is a recon rack as good as a new one. The place recomended to me say they will recon mine rather than fit a new one?

Cheers.

 

Recon is as new

the racks are different Ratios hence lock to lock being less

is it the tyre that rubs?? escos rims on a sierra needs to run 215/45/16's
if thats the prob!!

 

Cheers for your reply. The ratios are the same but I'm sure i read that the 4x4 cossie one is restricted to keep it to 2.4 turns lock to lock instead of the XR's 2.9 turns. On full lock I get a metal to metal grinding sound. Not actually sure what it is but I know its not good!

I'm running 215/40/16s and they don't seem to rub at all.

 

Strange Driveshaft????

 

I think it probably is the driveshaft. The xr4x4 ones are slightly longer than the cosworth ones and mine is standard ride height which probably doesn't help.

 

mine was rubbin on the antiroll bar think it had a xr4x4 1 fitted fitted recon cossie 1 and was fine after that check the inner rim of the wheel.
I never noticed as dont put full lock on very much as not to strain driveshafts but failed mot
martin

 

Martin, thats good to know. Do you know if a cossie rack is a straight swop for an XR4x4 one?

 

Not sure mate mine was rubbing before i swaped rack fine after prob wouldnt have gone for the swap staight away but it was leaking as well so failed for that but may well have more turns on a xr rack but it may also have been fitted poorly as alot on my car had been bodged by previos owner
Martin

 

my track car (xr4x4 cossie 4x4 hubs/brakes) rubs the inner wing on full lock aswell, mustfit a cossie rack at some point.

steve

 

yes it is a straight swap but i took a cosworth one of and put xr4x4 one on to get a better turning circle

 

Cheers chaps. A cossie one it is then. The XR rack is worn and theres a small leak as well so gotta change it anyway.