{"product_id":"uflex-rack-pinion-steering-kit-14ft-cable-x34-bezel","title":"Uflex Rack and Pinion Steering Kit, 14 ft Cable, X34 90 Degree Bezel","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eUflex USA's rack and pinion mechanical steering kit gives you tight, predictable helm control on a single outboard boat, no hydraulics required. You get the high efficiency helm, a 14 foot cable, and the X34 90 degree bezel for a clean dash mount. Rig it up on an 18 to 22 foot runabout or center console and feel the slop disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUflex USA built this rack and pinion steering system for the boater who wants precise, no-slop control at the helm without stepping up to hydraulics. It's a complete mechanical kit. You get the high efficiency rack and pinion helm, a 14 foot steering cable, and the X34 bezel set at a 90 degree angle for a clean dash mount. Rig it up on a single outboard runabout or small center console, and you'll feel the difference from a worn rotary system right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRack and pinion steering works by turning a pinion gear against a toothed rack, which pushes and pulls the cable core. That geometry gives you a direct, linear feel. Turn the wheel, the engine responds, and there's very little play in between. On a boat in the 18 to 22 foot range with a single outboard, that means confident tracking at cruise and easy correction in a following sea. We've rigged plenty of these on runabouts, and the feedback is night and day next to a tired cable that's been fighting salt for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high efficiency label on this cable isn't just marketing. A better cable core and liner mean less friction as the wheel turns, so the steering stays light even at the far end of the lock. That matters on a longer day when you're making constant small corrections. Less effort at the wheel means less fatigue, and that's the whole point of a quality steering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of boaters find this kit when their old steering gets stiff, sloppy, or downright scary at speed. If your wheel has developed play, or the cable groans when you turn, it's usually the cable core giving up. Swapping to a fresh rack and pinion setup like this one restores that tight, connected feel and takes the worry out of docking and running inlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14 foot cable is the piece to size carefully. Measure your run from the helm, around the console, and back to the engine tilt tube before you commit. The cable wants a gentle sweep, not a sharp kink. Keep a generous bend radius through the turns or you'll get binding at the wheel, and that's most common on longer transom runs. Route the cable above the bilge waterline too. A cable that sits in standing water flexes, kinks, and corrodes faster than one run high and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe X34 bezel is the trim ring and mount that sits behind your wheel. The 90 degree version is built for a standard vertical dash. Plan your dash cutout and check the clearance behind the panel before you drill, because the rack body needs room to travel side to side as you turn the wheel lock to lock. Tight consoles and older boats can surprise you here, so measure twice and cut once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne habit will make this system last, and that's grease. Pack the cable ends and the rack with a quality marine grease at install, then hit them again each season. Saltwater is patient. A dry cable core will start to corrode and stiffen within a couple of seasons if you skip it. Do the maintenance and this setup will give you smooth, quiet steering for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the right call for single engine boats up to moderate power. If you're running twins or a big single, the loads climb fast, and you'll want to step up to Uflex hydraulic steering instead. On soft or aging decks, add backing plates or support brackets at the helm so the rack has something solid to pull against. Give it a firm mount and it rewards you with tight, repeatable feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the boater with a single outboard runabout, bass boat, or small center console who wants crisp mechanical steering that goes in over an afternoon, this Uflex kit is hard to beat. It ships as one part number with the helm, the 14 foot cable, and the X34 90 degree bezel, so you're not chasing pieces across three orders. Wire in nothing, bleed nothing, just mount it, route the cable, grease it, and go boating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh efficiency rack and pinion helm for direct, low-play steering response\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e14 foot steering cable included, sized for single outboard runabouts and center consoles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eX34 bezel set at 90 degrees for a clean vertical dash mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMechanical design means no hydraulic fluid, hoses, or bleeding at install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete kit under one part number (TM87OX14): helm, cable, and bezel together\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLinear rack geometry delivers crisp feedback and easy course correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreaseable cable ends and rack for long saltwater service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect-replacement upgrade for tired rotary or worn cable steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Uflex USA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is this steering kit right for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for single outboard boats in the 18 to 22 foot range, like runabouts and small center consoles. If you're running twin engines or a big single making heavy loads, step up to hydraulic steering instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the steering cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe included cable is 14 feet. Measure your actual run from the helm, around the console, and back to the engine tilt tube before you order, and keep a gentle bend radius through the turns so the cable doesn't bind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this mechanical or hydraulic steering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's mechanical rack and pinion. There's no fluid, no hoses, and no bleeding at install. You mount the helm, route the cable, and connect it to the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the X34 90 degree bezel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe X34 is the trim ring and mount that sits behind your steering wheel. The 90 degree version is set up for a standard vertical dash panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much clearance do I need behind the dash?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe rack body needs room to travel side to side as you turn the wheel lock to lock, so check the space behind your dash panel before you drill. Tight or older consoles can be a snug fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the steering from corroding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGrease it. Pack the cable ends and the rack with marine grease at install and again each season. A dry cable core will corrode and stiffen within a couple of seasons in saltwater if you skip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow should I route the cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun it in gentle sweeps rather than sharp bends, and keep it above the bilge waterline. A cable sitting in standing water flexes, kinks, and corrodes faster than one run high and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the high efficiency rack and pinion helm, the 14 foot steering cable, and the X34 90 degree bezel, all under part number TM87OX14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex Rack and Pinion Mechanical Steering, 14 ft Cable, X34 90 Degree Bezel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTM87OX14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702755017455\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteering Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack and Pinion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActuation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical (cable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBezel Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBezel Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Degrees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRack and pinion helm, 14 ft steering cable, X34 90 degree bezel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical Boat Steering System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What size boat is this steering kit right for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It's built for single outboard boats in the 18 to 22 foot range, like runabouts and small center consoles. 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