Rack and pinion

[1988ma70supra]

Im looking for a new rack and pinion and found a used one that looks to be in good condition. I know that the 89 to 92 is different from the 86-88. I have an 88 and the donor car is an 88 but my question is whether there is a difference between the turbo and non turbo rack and pinion? I have a turbo model car and the donor car is a non turbo. The guy wants me to buy it before he takes it off the car so i can't go over to look at it to compare. Any help is appreciated.

 

[WillieLZG]

i picked up a rack and pinion a couple years back from Autozone. It's a rebuilt stock unit and there is a core charge that will be refunded once you take in your old unit. unless you already have it off then just go to the store with it in hand and hopefully they have one they had one when i went but had to pick it up from another store. If i remember correctly it wasn't that expensive and all the seals are new and has new boots kinda gives a better piece of mind then a used unit. Also make sure and take the tie rod ends off you will need them. Just checked the price $182 for the rebuilt unit from autozone and has a limited lifetime warranty

 

[hvyman]

no difference between n/a and turbo.

 

[IJ.]

Make sure if it's a PPS or not.

 

[1988ma70supra]

Make sure if it's a PPS or not.

How do I know if its progressive power steering or not?

 

[1988ma70supra]

i picked up a rack and pinion a couple years back from Autozone. It's a rebuilt stock unit and there is a core charge that will be refunded once you take in your old unit. unless you already have it off then just go to the store with it in hand and hopefully they have one they had one when i went but had to pick it up from another store. If i remember correctly it wasn't that expensive and all the seals are new and has new boots kinda gives a better piece of mind then a used unit. Also make sure and take the tie rod ends off you will need them. Just checked the price $182 for the rebuilt unit from autozone and has a limited lifetime warranty

This does sound like a better option. Thanks

 

[IJ.]

How do I know if its progressive power steering or not?

Does it have any wires going to it?

 

[1988ma70supra]

Does it have any wires going to it?

No it doesn't

 

[IJ.]

Non PPS then

 

[Drake69]

Question: what is involved in putting a PPS system into an 86.5 - 88? My steering always seems twitchy and flighty whenever I drive a little more aggressively, like it wants to go in all directions at once. When I'm running at cruise it's as smooth as glass and tracks evenly without wander.

 

[IJ.]

Question: what is involved in putting a PPS system into an 86.5 - 88? My steering always seems twitchy and flighty whenever I drive a little more aggressively, like it wants to go in all directions at once. When I'm running at cruise it's as smooth as glass and tracks evenly without wander.

You'd need a rack, pump and controller then wire it in and you're good to go.