ChefTush YouTube channel shared an intensive 3 or 4 part video of installing
the Bastuck rack and pinion conversion in a TR3. I think the Bastuck kit is
the best kit if interested in this conversion. I recently purchase just the
rack from Bastuck because the TR3 I was working on had a pre-2010 Moss kit and
the Bastuck rack was basically a direct replacement to the early bracket
design. Since 2010 the Moss kit changed components. The mounting brackets and
rack are very different and I think the earlier design is better for a number
of reasons.
If it was up to me, I'd keep the original steering. It is the path of least
resistance. You will see on ChefTush's video how difficult and fiddly,
tedious, the Bastuck kit is to install. It is not really a direct bolt-in.
I would sent the original box to Macy's Garage for a rebuild.
I rebuilt mine myself and I think it's excellent.
I haven't tested the steering wheel rotations between the rack and original,
but I have been told that the rack is more turns lock to lock and the quick
rack is too quick...less turns than original.
My two cents.
Cheers,
Dave H.
> On 12/21/2025 7:19 AM PST David P <frogeye@porterscustom.com> wrote:
>
>
> Just finishing up this conversion for a customer. If you want to do it
> ($) or have it done($$$) , but know there are concessions that come with
> it. Control head changes, coolant hose clearances, Steering wheel reach
> (if fitted), wiring additions. If you don't like the stock steering
> (some validity there) first check the condition of the steering gear box
> and all the ball joints and the felt packings around the steering column..
>
> DaveP
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