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I have a 1950 3100 i have the Heidt's Mustang II kit with rack and pinion. I have never dealt with this type of steering and i was wondering how to hook the rack to the steering shaft from the steering column? I do not have any pieces, just the rack and havent decided on what steering column im going to use yet. any links would be greatly appreciated. Ive heard there is 3 pieces used to maneuver the shaft around everything to connect it to steering column.

Any of the aftermarket column dealers will get you what you need. ie; IDIDIT,Flaming River,etc. Depending on what engine you are using, the extra joints allow the column to get around any header or frame issues.

Have a look at Borgeson Universal.....they make all sorts of universal joints, fittings, shafts, etc. Their parts are pretty available at most speed shops and auto parts places.

I used Borgeson, they're fine but I think Flaming River has a better product, next time I'll go to them.

I've also used junkyard parts, just look around till you see something usefull. A lot of this steering stuff is standard so it's not hard to find what you need used and mix and match.

For the column I'd use the original (and have), cut it off and install a bearing, the usual vendors sell it or you can buy a standard 3/4" ID bearing and turn your own adapter sleeve for the outside.

Grigg

If you're using the straight 6 you may get away with two joints and one shaft,but if however you go the V8 route you will probably need three joints,two shafts and a support bearing.

Like the guys say,parts are easy to come by,it just depends how deep your pockets are.....

I went for Borgesson stainless steel but there are cheaper alternatives,here's how I did mine.
This also links to other pics.

I am doing the same thing, I have a 350 with headers, I had to run three single u joints with one support and bracket up to my steering column, The joints were from Borgeson. I had an old GM column but got rid of it and went with a 32'' ididit column, looks alot better. Just tell them what you have, for the column if the shaft is a double D or spline etc. your steering rack is mustang so if you have power it is a 3/4 36 spline or 9/16 26 spline for no power. they will match the joints. for getting the saft length right is a bit of work, they have a formula on the web site.

i have a 350 with cast iron manifolds a 75 chevy van column and a pacer rack and pinion...i was able two use two borgeson joints and a short piece of DD shaft.......dave

For mock up I used some 3/4" wooden dowel rod and cut it 'til I was happy,then cut the steel shafts to match.

Thanks guys this has helped me a lot! Especially your pics jockbolter50. I had never seen the steering setups with the mustang 2 suspension and my frame i bought did not come with any of the steering parts but the rack. there is a Heidt's crossmember welded in but then it looks like stock mustang supension parts used. I really do not have any clue on how this suspension works or if it is even setup correctly on my truck frame. so i will definitely be looking at pictures people have of these setups.