[Fot] TR6 Steering quick rack replacement source?

Mon Nov 24 14:58:49 MST 2025

The problem or failure of the racks, was that the tube separates or pulls out from the pinion housing.  
With the post 2010 updated TR3 kit, the rack is mounted by the rack tube to a bracket spanning between the frame members with u-bolts similar to TR4-6.  The pinion housing is not supported, only the tube.  The earlier, pre-2010 Moss TR3 conversion kit as well as Bastucks new kits, used individual brackets with the pinion housing being clamped on one side and the end of the tube on the other side.  This design secures the housing to tube connection and doesn't allow the parts to separate.  
Moss sells a rack safety securing kit, but it is only supposed to prevent complete separation and total loss of steering.  
I haven't looked at the TR6 unit that Bastuck sells, but the TR3 part seems to be a quality item, compared to the others I have recently held in my hands from Moss.  Much better.  
Even the Bastuck rack was not expensive, ~$200. 
Communicating with Bastuck was not easy. 

Dave H. 

> On 11/24/2025 11:36 AM PST Scott Janzen via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> Probably also true for the 57 year old stock track i use.
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> > On Nov 24, 2025, at 2:20 PM, JS Performance Motoring, LLC via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > Greg,
> >           I've noticed Moss does have this verbiage with their currently supplied racks. Likely a CYA measure from their legal department.
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> > "Please note: all our Triumph racks are for street use only – they are not suitable for racing of any kind. Modern suspensions and wide sticky tires generate forces the original Triumph design is simply not designed for, even with the improvements we have made.  "
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> > Jason Sukey
> > JS Performance Motoring, LLC
> > 440.984.7720
> > jason at jsperformancemotoring.com mailto:jason at jsperformancemotoring.comhttp://www.jspmparts.com
> > https://www.facebook.com/JSPerformanceMotoring/
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> > On Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM Greg Blake <gblake58tr3 at icloud.com mailto:gblake58tr3 at icloud.com> wrote:
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> > > Pop’s had one of the quick racks fail on track at the Kastner Cup in 2014. We sent it back to Moss and they supposedly redesigned the rack and improved it. They sent him a replacement for free. 
> > >  
> > > You may want to reach out to Moss and get the story on what design changes they made if you are interested. 
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> > > Greg
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> > > Sent from my iPhone
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> > > > On Nov 24, 2025, at 11:46, Mark Cook via Fot <fot at autox.team.net mailto:fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > > > Jason,
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> > > > Thanks - based on the cheaper price at $286, the BPNW quick rack must be the lower quality Argentine version, than the stock one for $441 which they clearly state is made in Germany.
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> > > > Appreciate the info!
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> > > > Mark
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> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: JS Performance Motoring, LLC <jason at jsperformancemotoring.com mailto:jason at jsperformancemotoring.com>
> > > > Sent: Nov 24, 2025 11:51 AM
> > > > To: Mark Cook <mecook at mindspring.com mailto:mecook at mindspring.com>
> > > > Cc: Friends of Triumph <fot at autox.team.net mailto:fot at autox.team.net>
> > > > Subject: Re: [Fot] TR6 Steering quick rack replacement source?
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> > > > Mark,
> > > >         The lower cost quick racks are described as "not suitable for competition use".   Made in Argentina if I'm not mistaken.  I've heard stories of these failing on the track.
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> > > >  
> > > > On my GT6, I've been running the Made in Germany version sourced from BPNW with good luck.  
> > > > I see they also offer that in the TR6 fitment. 
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> > > > This is the stock ratio, not a quick version.
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> > > > Jason Sukey
> > > > JS Performance Motoring, LLC
> > > > 440.984.7720
> > > > jason at jsperformancemotoring.com mailto:jason at jsperformancemotoring.comhttp://www.jspmparts.com
> > > > https://www.facebook.com/JSPerformanceMotoring/
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> > > > On Mon, Nov 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM Mark Cook via Fot <fot at autox.team.net mailto:fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > > > > Looking to replace one of my TR6 race car steering racks which is wearing out.  Other than a 2.5 quick rack, any particular recommendations, where to purchase?
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> > > > > Thanks,
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> > > > > 
> > > > > Mark Cook
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