if converting to non-power steering ..
besides the non-PS rack,
you  need the shaft that goes from the small 'V' steering box back to the
steering rad ..
they are different between PS and non-PS.
It's a rod about 2 feet long.

PS is pretty nice to have ..
I'd keep it ...makes the van a lot nicer to drive.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Schwaia" <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions?

Niel,

Van Caf� has brand new manual steering racks for sale:

http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_209_312/steering_rack___manual_steerin
g.html

Just another option...

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
neil n
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 2:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Atsco Rebuilt Manual Steering Racks. Opinions?

Hi all.

I'm curious about rebuilt manual steering racks.

RockAuto carries Atsco manual steering racks (complete with tie rods) in
stock.

Any listers have experience with these? (quality, longevity)

Neil.

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