I changed my power steering option a while back when I realized the epowersteering.com setup wouldn’t fit in the engine bay with the Coyote motor. So I opted to get the KRC power steering kit from FFR. The parts finally came in and I complemented the kit with some options as well.
First, by many recommendations I opted to get the Hose and Fitting kit and Offset Rack Mounting Kit for FFR Roadster from Breeze Automotive.
A few more items to tweak the setup. Many have said the KRC steering pump feels a bit ‘over-boosted’ so a new KRC Power Steering 25304000 flow control fitting can help with that. Also added the Moog ES2150RL tie-rod ends as they are much beefier than the ones that come with the FFR kit. (see parts below)
Now onto the install… first I had to remove the bushings and sleeves from the power rack – simple enough with a few good whacks with a hammer, then install the offset rack mount kit from Breeze. Mine slid right in, no interference. Then it’s time to mount to the chassis. The MKIV didn’t need any chassis modifications – just had to work the angles and it fit perfectly! Measuring side to side, the differences were within .125″ between both sides, so I tightened the rack down.
The steering arms were on the wrong sides of the car, this made the tie-rod ends impossible to fit. I had to pull everthing from the hub off and re-install the parts – all good now!
So yes, I had to remove the calipers, rotors and hubs from both fronts to get enough clearance to swap out the arms. But once swapped, the TRE fit perfectly with ~53″ side to side (rough alignment estimate). I also was able to mount up Russ Thompson’s ABS brackets – pending the ABS cables I need to purchase.
Now that the rack was installed, I proceeded to the steering shafts.
I got to the point where I can mount the steering wheel hub, but I have the Russ Thompson turn signal so I took a break so I can evaluate the alignment, etc to mount it up! Stay Tuned!
