Aspire rack?

[sandsz]

Hey I search and scoured the fourm for an answer and wanted to confirm with no question... does a full manual Aspire rack and pinion fit a manual Festiva?

This is going to go on a Festiva that has already had the engine + 5spd tranny + rear suspension + Escort outer tie rid ends + 4 wheel break swap from an Aspire.

Reason : Festiva Rack gave up the ghost on the inner tie-rod end for the drivers side. In my exploits to search for an answer I found its a PIA to just replace the inner tie-rod in-car.

I'm going to pull-a-part either Wednesday or Thursday and I need to know which car to pull from!

Thanks!

[econoaddict]

In my exploits to search for an answer I found its a PIA to just replace the inner tie-rod in-car.

IF you know how to change the inner tie rod AND have an inner tie rod socket it is much easier to change than the complete rack n pinion.

There are a few different designs of tools, here is a link to one style I use most of the time.

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/pc-1...ool-46600.aspx

*I have not purchased from the above linked site, use at your own risk.

[sandsz]

Does anyone know the answer?

Does an Aspire Rack fit in a Festiva ? Remember, full conversion has been done.

[oxbrain]

It should. The aspire rack might use longer tie rods, but you should be able to adjust the toe enough to correct that.

Changing out tie-rods is a pain in the butt, doing the whole rack takes maybe 2 minutes longer.