View Full Version : Need Manual Steering rack bellows for Gen 1 33 Hot Rod
stacked33
11-16-2023, 03:30 PM
Does anyone know where I could get new manual power steering rack bellows for my 33 Hot Rod. It was build in about 2014.
I wonder who manufactured the rack.
I checked the factory five website and didn't see any in the parts department.
Stacked33
Just 1 More
11-16-2023, 03:58 PM
I don't know if 1st and 2nd gen are the same but I just replaced the ones on my 2nd Gen and this is the kit I got from Summit. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLA-FR1501B
RoadRacer
11-16-2023, 04:06 PM
I don't believe they changed racks Gen1->Gen2. I got a replacement rack fairly recently from FFR, the same one I got in 2017 (Gen1).
I hear the rack was custom - people are only ever buying them from FFR.
stacked33
11-16-2023, 04:58 PM
OK, I will check out the ones from Summit. I know the one side is a smaller diameter than the other.
Good to know they probably didn't change the rack between generations.
Thanks for the reply's.
TxMike64
11-17-2023, 10:18 AM
I believe it's a Dodge Omni manual rack.
JimLev
11-17-2023, 11:44 AM
It does look like it was from a Dodge Omni.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/masterpro-power-steering/chassis---steering/power-steering/rack-and-pinion-complete-unit/8d7b332a633f/masterpro-power-steering-rack-and-pinion-remanufactured/mppb/2020106/v/a/1948/automotive-car-1980-dodge-omni?pos=1
Just 1 More
11-17-2023, 12:03 PM
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Just 1 More
11-17-2023, 12:05 PM
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RoadRacer
11-17-2023, 12:51 PM
Love all this research! Narrowing this down to a particular one will solve a long-time mystery..
Just 1 More
11-18-2023, 11:07 AM
Just saw this in an old build thread, another option https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-614-020-Universal-Steering-Boot/dp/B002ESF5QK
Post #35 https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?27261-438-Build-summary&p=311546&highlight=trailer#post311546
stacked33
11-27-2023, 07:55 AM
Update:
I bought from Summit the Flaming River kit (FLA-FR1501B) suggested in post 2. I installed it yesterday and it worked great.
Reminder, Gen 1, 33 Hot Rod, circa 2014
Thanks for the input, stacked33
GoDadGo
11-27-2023, 08:30 AM
I wonder if the manual rack boots for the MK-4 & Type-65 are the same inner and outer diameters are the 33 Hot Rod Rack?
When I had the same issue with my MK-4 Roadster, I found that MOOG #K150289 worked very well.
I know that the 33 rack is much much shorter but are the inner and outer diameters the same?
Anyway, these bellows have a nice taper and a few more flexibility pleats.
https://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/moog-k150289