> As I start to put my TR3A back together this fall, I wonder if converting the
> steering to rack & pinion is worth the effort
Opinions vary greatly, Bill. Mine is that a careful rebuild and adjustment of
the stock steering box is better than a rack & pinion conversion. It lets you
keep that fast steering ratio (which I really like) and the unique control head.
And at least for me, it got the steering effort down to something entirely
reasonable. I routinely change lanes on the freeway with just thumb and
forefinger, and frequently park with one hand.
At least before a Toyota tried to drive through me.
Also, IMO, stay away from the "spring loaded" top plate.
Randall
59 TR3A TS39781LO (ex-daily driver, now totaled :(
56 TR3 TS13571L next project
71 Stag LE1473L daily driver wanna be
63 Sports 6 HB7826LCV rustoration project (for sale)
57 TR3 TS21731L rusting quietly 2000 miles away
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