Sunsong 8401259 Rack and Pinion Mounting Kit

Sunsong 8401259 Rack and Pinion Mounting Kit

The Sunsong 8401259 rack and pinion mounting kit is built for steering service on a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. It contains a mounting bushing and is specified for applications that call for a 1-bolt bushing style.

• Rack and pinion mounting kit for steering system service
• Contains mounting bushing
• End 1 fitting size: 1.25 in. / 32.4 mm, ID
• End 2 fitting size: 1.32 in. / 33.4 mm, OD
• Rubber hose material
• Length: 2.75 in. / 70 mm
• Cross-references Gates 348430 for the same application

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1979-1997 Ford Mustang, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1980-1997 Ford Thunderbird, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1980-1997 Mercury Cougar, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1982-1986 Lincoln Continental, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1979-1986 Mercury Capri, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1983-1986 Mercury Marquis, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1975-1980 Ford Pinto, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.
• Fits 1975-1980 Mercury Bobcat, N/A. Contains 1 Bolt Bushing.

Detailed Description

This Sunsong rack and pinion mounting kit, part number 8401259, is intended for steering repairs where the rack needs a secure mounting bushing. The rubber construction and listed dimensions help match the original mounting interface on supported Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and related applications. For buyers searching for a rack and pinion mounting kit for 1979-1997 Ford Mustang or 1980-1997 Mercury Cougar steering service, this part number 8401259 is a direct catalog reference to verify against the vehicle’s mounting style.

This part cross-references Gates 348430 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Replacing a worn or deteriorated rack mounting bushing
• Addressing steering rack movement at the mounting point
• Correcting noise from loose or damaged steering rack support
• Restoring proper rack-to-subframe location on supported vehicles
• Servicing steering components on Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and similar platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the rack and pinion mounting style before installation, especially the 1-bolt bushing configuration noted in fitment. Confirm the listed end sizes, 1.25 in. ID and 1.32 in. OD, against the original part and steering housing before assembly. Because fitment spans multiple Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models, compare the vehicle’s steering rack mounting point and dimensions to the existing component before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Sunsong supplies steering-related replacement parts with application-specific dimensions and fitment data to support accurate part selection. Use the confirmed vehicle listing and measurements for final verification on Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, and other supported models.