A rack and pinion steering system consists of a pinion (a circular gear) with a rack (a linear gear). The system works by converting a revolving motion into linear motion. Most cars, small trucks, and ...

Rack-and-pinion steering is somewhat different from the steering boxes we looked at in last month's issue. Perhaps the best way to describe it is that it combines the steering box and tie rod, or ...

Part of a rack-and-pinion steering system, the rack is a bar parallel to the front axle that moves left or right when the steering wheel is turned, aiming the front wheels in the correct direction.

There was a time when rack-and-pinion steering for classic Mustangs was unheard of. Along the way, there were false starts. Total Control Products, which pioneered rack-and-pinion steering for vintage ...

If you've ever driven an older vehicle without power steering or a contemporary car with a power steering malfunction, you probably understand just how important these systems are. They drastically ...

Maintenance? Wear and tear? Random leaks? Tires?! You mean to tell me building and running a track day toy isn't just about dive bombing GT500s and getting point-byes from guys in overpriced "super ...

This is one of those stories where we scratch our collective heads and ask, "Why didn't we do this sooner?" And by "this," we mean swapping our old slow-ratio steering box for a new one from Flaming ...