Table of Contents Understanding Rack and Pinion Basics Maintenance and Optimization Racing-Specific Applications Check Out Sweet Manufacturing’s Racing Rack and Pinion Parts At a Glance: A rack and pinion is the primary steering system found in most modern passenger vehicles, converting the rotational motion of your steering wheel into the side-to-side movement of your…
Table of Contents The Anatomy of a Sprint Car Types of Sprint Cars & Classification Track Types & Characteristics Sprint Car Safety & Techniques Find Sprint Car Components with Sweet Manufacturing The Short Answer: Sprint car racing is a high-powered form of dirt or pavement track auto racing featuring purpose-built race cars often with…
Table of Contents Understanding Power Steering Systems Power Steering Fluid Maintenance Factors That Might Affect Power Steering Maintenance Needs Signs Your Power Steering Fluid Needs to Be Changed Racing Vehicle Considerations for Power Steering Trust Sweet Manufacturing for Your Racing Power Steering Needs The Short Answer: Power steering fluid should be changed every 30,000-50,000…
Table of Contents Understanding Race Car Rack and Pinion Systems Critical Bad Rack and Pinion Symptoms Common Causes of a Bad Rack and Pinion Maintenance and Prevention Strategies Trackside Inspection Methods When to Replace a Rack and Pinion Set Yourself Up for Success When pushing your race car to its limits, your steering system…
With build season upon us and racing just around the corner it’s time to think about a vital part of your power steering system: The Power Steering Pump. The pump drives the power steering system, and not all are created equal. The demand required from the power steering pump depends on the vehicle. It also…
Sprint car racing is a high-octane sport where every fraction of a second counts. So, to stay ahead of the competition, you need the highest quality steering components. Sweet Manufacturing, Inc. has been the leader in Sprint car steering for over 15 years. What Do We Offer? Sprint Car Steering Gear We started with a…
Sweet Manufacturing offers a great way to race on a budget through our scratch and dent / rebuilt parts inventory. With temperatures rising and summer fast approaching, our team will help you find what you need fast. We provide professionally remanufactured and rebuilt parts as well as slightly blemished and NOS racing parts for any…
If you have ever wondered why steering a car can be so easy when they are relatively heavy, you have the benefits of power steering to thank. Given the invention of the first automobiles happened in the late 1800’s, power steering systems have a similarly long history, with some of the first examples being made…
As we enter into spring, the build season wrapping up, ice breakers and summer events coming up fast you don’t want to wait to get what you need. Whether you are running a dirt late model, modified, sprint car, stock car, asphalt late model or east coast mod. Sweet Manufacturing’s sales team helps customers find…
Regular maintenance and repair are an inevitable and necessary part of the racing and performance industry. It is important to trust this to maintenance professionals and technicians. The power steering box provides a variety of functions including faster gear reduction for a more aggressive turning vehicle and hydraulic assist to provide the necessary amount of…