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10-18-2006, 04:24 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Omaha, NE
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rack and pinion on stock style c-member?
has anyone got any pics of this setup at all? i realize theres lots of options with the dropmember and all, but i just dont have that kind of loot. and i searched and read around, but found nothing. if theres a relatively 'easy' (i know nothing is easy) way to do it id appreciate any info. thanks!
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10-18-2006, 07:09 PM
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Re: rack and pinion on stock style c-member?
Any of the ones I've come across on the web are 1-off set-ups. I've yet to see anything commercially available except for Porter's 'Dropmember'.
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10-18-2006, 08:51 PM
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Hollister Road Co.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
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Re: rack and pinion on stock style c-member?
One of the issues is the lower a frame hits the Tbird or pinto rack mount. I had to modify my stock A frame to clear. If you used tube style id may be ok.
The other issue is getting the rack back far eniugh so the tie rods are straight. I had to cut back the rounded part in the front so it was straight across the front. |
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10-18-2006, 08:52 PM
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Hollister Road Co.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
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Re: rack and pinion on stock style c-member?
The third problem is the rack shaft. I had to rework the motor mounts . set it up higher and carve our a spot for the ujoint to fit. Once you get past that its a sweet deal. You will need a pressure regulator from Hieht's for a gm pump to Tbird or ford rack. some ujoint and 3/4" stte rod to make the shafts with. test fit with 3/4" wood dowl stock. Its cheaper and easier.
Last edited by dwcsr; 10-18-2006 at 08:55 PM. |
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10-19-2006, 06:59 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: The Netherlands
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Re: rack and pinion on stock style c-member?
Nice install, did you line up the ETO rack's pivots w/ the 2 control arm cross shafts?
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10-24-2006, 08:34 PM
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Location: Omaha, NE
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Re: rack and pinion on stock style c-member?
wow.. that looks pretty good, but i dont know if i wanna cut and modify that much stuff... maybe if i get a few extra front clips ill give it a shot. i appreciate the reply!
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