Thread: Front Suspention

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Originally Posted by dstiebs1

Has anyone converted a 1978 Ford Thunderbird front-end to a mustang ll Rack & Pinion? I need to stiffen up the steering and put on Wilwood disc brakes to stop this beast. I also need the bigger rotors that come with the Mustang ll. Any info would be much very appreciated. Thanks.

I'm not sure how it compares with your Thunderbird but I once installed a power & pinion steering to a '64 Ford Galaxie using a kit from Wurth-it Designs. They used a GM center-steer R&P from a "J" car. The company sucked but the conversion worked well until I got t-boned in an intersection....argh!

Flaming River is also making a rack & pinion conversion kit for the early Galaxies that might give you some ideas. Obviously, whatever rack you choose will have be the right length and mounted to work with your lower A-arms so not to create bumpsteer.

Good luck with your search and keep us posted.

Oh, just to clarify....I'm talking about adding rack & pinion to the existing suspension, not replacing the entire suspension. As Mark said, you can "stiffen" the Tbird suspension with performance shocks, springs, urethane bushings, sway bars, tires etc. without major modification to the chassis

If you wanted to stay with a stock style powersteering gearbox, check with Redhead Steering...they may have a performance oriented gearbox to fit your car or might be able to custom build yours....just a thought https://www.redheadsteeringgears.com/