OTHER APPLICATIONS: We are getting a lot of people wondering what other applications this kit will fit on. So far, we have not tested this kit on any Ford applications other than the Mustang years specified. As we test (and learn from our customers) other applications, we will start compiling a list and details on our website in this tech section. At this point, however, we are only offering it for Mustangs. If you wish to try the kit on a different application, you will be responsible to determine if the kit will fit before you install it as we cannot give a refund for a kit after it has been installed. THIS KIT WAS DEVELOPED ON A MUSTANG. To date, many customers have installed our kit on Rancheros and Cougars with success (sometimes there are minimal clearance issues). Until we have had the opportunity to test for ourselves, try other applications at your own risk!

COMPARE TO OTHER KITS:

• Brand T:

  Steeroids has a quicker ratio, 2.5 turns compared to 3
  Steeroids does not remove critical structural components - they require you to remove the cross brace
  Steeroids come with new, adjustable, teflon lined tie rod ends
  Steeroids has better bumpsteer curves
  Steeroids costs much less

• Brand F:

  Steeroids offers a quicker ratio, 2.5 turns verses 4
  Steeroids offers power assist in addition to manual kits available
  Steeroids fits with most headers
  Steeroids works with big blocks
  Steeroids has better bumpsteer curves
  Steeroids has a tighter turning radius
  

FLUID: We recommend that you use GM power steering fluid (which will work with your Ford Pump) since most Ford power steering fluids have detergents in them that can be harmful to the seals. Please do not run synthetic fluid through your rack unit until the break-in period is over, usually around 1000 miles.

STRAIGHT 6 - POWER KITS: Currently, if you have the straight 6 and are interested in the power kit, we do not have hoses available to run from the rack to the pump. We are working on them and plan to have them available soon. Most hydraulic shops can make you some hoses that will fit for a reasonable price, or we can recommend a company to have them made. We can also discount the price of a kit that does not include hoses.

GRENADA SPINDLES: If you are using Grenada spindles for the disc brake conversion, please make note in the comment box on the online order form or notify your sales person so that we can send you the correct tie rod ends.

TRANSMISSION / CLUTCH INFO: The kit was developed on an automatic. We are still working on fitment applications for the manual transmissions. At this time, the manual transmissions with the manual bell crank (Z-bar) will NOT work. The kit will work with most manual transmissions with a hydraulic clutch or a clutch cable set-up (The 94 and 95 T5 Tranny will not work with the Steeroids kit if you are using the clutch cable set up. 93 and earlier should work however.) Clutch cable kits are available from Modern Driveline. To make our kit work with a manual clutch linkage set up, you would need to move the Z-bar forward about 3/4".

TURNING RADIUS:With our kit, the turning radius is slightly less than stock, but the difference is not significant like some other kits out there.

POWER CONVERSIONS: We are finishing up a kit that includes a pump mounting bracket and fasteners.

OIL PANS: Most oil pans work fine with our kits. We have heard that the cobra t-type aluminium oil pan for big block has clearance issues however.

CRUSH NUTS: If your car was not originally equipped with power steering, you may need to install the threaded inserts into the bottom of the frame. Crush nut p/n 2774 (shown below) is available from Ford or from aftermarket parts catalogs. You will need two of them. They install with special crush nut installation tool or they can just be welded in place. Click this link to view / order them through Dallas Mustang.