Rack and pinion steering is quickly becoming the most common type of steering on cars small trucks and suvs.
Rack pinion on a car.
The rack and pinion steering system has led to more cost effective car production improved gas mileage and easier vehicle handling.
A rod called a tie rod connects to each end of the rack.
In the aftermarket world we see the 2 most common type of rack and pinion assemblies.
Most often or not these rack and pinion assemblies are a form of the mustang ii rack and pinion design.
A rack and pinion gearset is enclosed in a metal tube with each end of the rack protruding from the tube.
It is actually a pretty simple mechanism.
It is certainly a revolutionary advancement in the automotive.