Late steering box vs. Rack conversion...

[nobbly]

OK, my steering box is not the best. It was stripped, lubricated and re-assembled a while ago and I know there is damage on the worm/peg that isn't going to heal up! It's fine at the moment, but in the long term I will most likely need a solution.

So my question is do I...

- Spend £995 on a NOS early box
- Fit a a late bay box £100ish
- Convert to a rack setup £120 + a shed load of work
- Fit a Creative Engineering rack kit £1k

Your thoughts and experiences please!

Thanks,

Nobbly

 

[radish]

Late bay box is easy enough. But if you wan't a power rack this is quite a bit of work, I've got some bit as i duplicate all the parts for mine.

 

[62 deluxe]

I was lucky enough to get a nos late box (LHD) for £80. Bought a conversion plate from Neil at lite steer for £35 and jobs a good un. Steering is smooth and easier as there are more turns lock to lock.

 

[nobbly]

Cheers for the replies guys.

Latebay box seems the simplest solution, I'll keep my eyes peeled :msn4:

Nobbly

 

[67panel]

planning a rack conversion on mine using a polo mk2 rack and a 90deg box of a renault master van just need to make 2 mounting plates to bolt either side of chassis using steering bob mountings. Also can be converted back if needed.

 

[chad]

What about getting your box reconditioned , Graham l on here does them