If I remember correctly, my aluminum manual steering box was 14 Lbs and the Iron power steering box was 49 LBs. I saved 35 Lbs right there alone. I kept the stock steering geometry and all for that stock look, but changed my strut bars, center link and Tie rod sleeves for aluminum and or chrome-moly to save a few more. This and all while not counting the belt, fluid, hoses and other misc stuff affiliated with such a system. Could I have gone with a rack? yes, but I wanted a more or less stock look. The rack will indeed take off a good chunk of weight though based on the above numbers of a factory set up. There are quite a few options out there with different racks.
