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HzEmall · 11-27-2012, 04:45 PM

Rob, what is your direct email?

Thanks

76stepside · 11-28-2012, 12:41 AM

I had to make my own carrier bearing support for mine. Well the headers on my bbc would have been in the way where you guys had originally placed it anyway. Its all good rack is on! Truck not ready for the road yet, dont know when...

Custom 68 · 11-28-2012, 06:05 PM

I was about ready to pull the trigger on this product as I have wanted to for quite a while but i blew thru my clutch so I now need a new one of those to get me going again. They dont seem too cheap...
Great news on your install. I will be excited to see how it all works together.

68GMCCustom · 11-28-2012, 09:37 PM

I've been thinking about this as my current steering gear box really needs replaced....but since I want to wind up with a complete new IFS I'm not sure spending money on this as an interim solution and then selling the parts later for a considerable discount when I finally add the IFS is a good idea for my project dollars. I've done enough of the upgrading some parts only to pull them out later for a bigger/better upgrade already!

Custom 68 · 11-29-2012, 10:14 AM

lol yea I know what you mean. I usually try to do things right and once. I dont have the money or time to try different things. I have already pieced together new upper a-arms and a coil over design I did so this seemed next. I like to drive mine so anything I do I hope for an improvement in that department. Good luck.

eightbanger · 05-24-2014, 11:09 AM

Looks like we never did get any complete instal and test drive info on this from the guys who purchased.

Rob, I also couldn't find your R&P listed on RideTechs Tru Turn page.

aggie91 · 05-27-2014, 09:56 AM

I posted install pics in our thread of the '82 we used Rob's kit in. It works great! We had no issues at all. Even though we had front bags, we really only ran it as a static drop. The truck had no on board air at all. We just set up at ride height and drove the crap out of it.

I plan an doing the same thing we did on the '82 in the '65 I have.

theastronaut · 06-01-2014, 04:45 PM

I bolted mine in place yesterday and had zero problems at all. The bracket fit the crossmember perfectly. I haven't started on steering linkage yet, but the parts/instructions included look like they'll do the job just fine.

chevyc10lover · 05-02-2015, 04:37 PM

chevyc10lover · 05-03-2015, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr

If anyones interested I did a power rack on a C10 about 8 years ago.
heres a link to it. It cost about $300 to do. You will need some good fab skills.

http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/rackpinion.html

Nice!

wraprail · 05-03-2015, 07:37 AM

The miracle of Resurrection!

iceship · 05-22-2015, 12:32 AM

So what is the price of the brackets..

aggie91 · 05-22-2015, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceship

So what is the price of the brackets..

Which brackets are you asking about?

If it is the one from the No Limit kit, then those are not available separately. Rob sells his as a complete kit.

iceship · 05-25-2015, 06:37 PM

I have gotten a rack and pinion. I was just hoping to get a bracket to mount it. . .

**robnolimit** · 05-26-2015, 08:58 AM

This is true, we only sell it as a complete package. The rack we use starts life as a late model Chevy Truck rack, but then we have a re-builder do some heavy mods. Getting the geometry right is important to us. If we sold the bracket separately, no rack would fit, and you would have endless struggles, calling and posting all of the complaints. Nobody wins in that case. Sorry but that's the honest answer. Thanks for understanding.

JustLiveIt · 09-21-2015, 08:59 AM

Rob,

I'm assuming this kit would work with both the stock setup and the full Hotchkis front kit?

**robnolimit** · 09-29-2015, 12:23 PM

Yes, this will work with the TVS kit

Mjminino · 06-03-2017, 12:59 AM

Bringing up an old thread, I know, sorry.

I just bought this kit from you and realized I have my motor mounts in the front two holes.

On post 298 you mention the correct hole locations.

Just so I understand correctly the 7/8's hole is where the front bolt hole in the mount, then front mounting hole is in the frame, the back mounting hole is going through motor mount and the frame and the back motor mount hole is untouched. Is that correct? it'd look something like this?-----> . [O . .]

From left to right:
1. Front bearing mount hole
2. 7/8's hole for DD shaft
3. Back bearing mount hole (going through frame and motor mount)
4. Back motor mount hole (untouched)

Then you welded on the front of the motor mount (which would be the [ in the pictogram above) to the frame for stability???

**robnolimit** · 06-05-2017, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjminino

Bringing up an old thread, I know, sorry.

I just bought this kit from you and realized I have my motor mounts in the front two holes.

On post 298 you mention the correct hole locations.

Just so I understand correctly the 7/8's hole is where the front bolt hole in the mount, then front mounting hole is in the frame, the back mounting hole is going through motor mount and the frame and the back motor mount hole is untouched. Is that correct? it'd look something like this?-----> . [O . .]

From left to right:
1. Front bearing mount hole
2. 7/8's hole for DD shaft
3. Back bearing mount hole (going through frame and motor mount)
4. Back motor mount hole (untouched)

Then you welded on the front of the motor mount (which would be the [ in the pictogram above) to the frame for stability???

Yes, that will work fine.

Mjminino · 06-20-2017, 06:42 AM

I went with Rob's suggestion and got a 32" universal Ididit column. Now every steering and suspension aspect of the truck is new.

Finally got everything installed. It looks great and I am happy.

Here are a few pictures.

Very good quality.

I had to cut the excess stud off the LCA U-joint

All mocked up.

Getting excited at this point.

Getting EXTREMELY excited now!

Hole for steering shaft, which i still need to weld the front lip.

All done!!!!!!

It caught me by surprise when the power steering lines (3 pieces) were 104$ from Napa. (2 pressure hoses and the low pressure fitting)

Here is a little video of it working. excuse the language, flaming river sent huge set screws. Which I have since gotten corrected.

'66 C10

Custom 68 · 06-20-2017, 04:22 PM

That looks great! Nice job on the install. I'll be curious to see how it drives for you.

Mjminino · 06-20-2017, 09:07 PM

Yeah, me too. My alignment guy is on vacation until this weekend.

Custom 68 · 06-30-2017, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjminino

Yeah, me too. My alignment guy is on vacation until this weekend.

Have you had a chance to get her on the road? I'm excited to hear your thoughts.
Thanks
Dave

Mjminino · 07-01-2017, 11:56 AM

The steering is very tight and very responsive. overall I am very happy. My alignment guy said I have no room for adjustment on the tie rod ends; It is within spec though. He said if the sleeve had more threads on rack side (longer) he would have had more adjustment, but currently think it is bottoming out.

Custom 68 · 07-02-2017, 07:54 PM

That's great. I'm glad it's what you expected keep up posted as you get a few miles on it.

11-27-2012, 04:45 PM	#376
HzEmall Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sumas, WA Posts: 137	Re: Bolt in steering rack Rob, what is your direct email? Thanks __________________ Tim Baillie Installer/Designer/Fabricator Trick Factory Customs Company - www.trickfactory.com Personal - www.hzemall.com Instagram - @hzemall

11-28-2012, 12:41 AM	#377
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: Bolt in steering rack I had to make my own carrier bearing support for mine. Well the headers on my bbc would have been in the way where you guys had originally placed it anyway. Its all good rack is on! Truck not ready for the road yet, dont know when... __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e

11-28-2012, 06:05 PM	#378
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Bolt in steering rack I was about ready to pull the trigger on this product as I have wanted to for quite a while but i blew thru my clutch so I now need a new one of those to get me going again. They dont seem too cheap... Great news on your install. I will be excited to see how it all works together. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-28-2012, 09:37 PM	#379
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Bolt in steering rack I've been thinking about this as my current steering gear box really needs replaced....but since I want to wind up with a complete new IFS I'm not sure spending money on this as an interim solution and then selling the parts later for a considerable discount when I finally add the IFS is a good idea for my project dollars. I've done enough of the upgrading some parts only to pull them out later for a bigger/better upgrade already! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-29-2012, 10:14 AM	#380
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Bolt in steering rack lol yea I know what you mean. I usually try to do things right and once. I dont have the money or time to try different things. I have already pieced together new upper a-arms and a coil over design I did so this seemed next. I like to drive mine so anything I do I hope for an improvement in that department. Good luck. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

05-24-2014, 11:09 AM	#381
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Bolt in steering rack Looks like we never did get any complete instal and test drive info on this from the guys who purchased. Rob, I also couldn't find your R&P listed on RideTechs Tru Turn page. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 05-24-2014 at 11:42 AM.

05-27-2014, 09:56 AM	#382
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Bolt in steering rack I posted install pics in our thread of the '82 we used Rob's kit in. It works great! We had no issues at all. Even though we had front bags, we really only ran it as a static drop. The truck had no on board air at all. We just set up at ride height and drove the crap out of it. I plan an doing the same thing we did on the '82 in the '65 I have. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-01-2014, 04:45 PM	#383
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Bolt in steering rack I bolted mine in place yesterday and had zero problems at all. The bracket fit the crossmember perfectly. I haven't started on steering linkage yet, but the parts/instructions included look like they'll do the job just fine. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

05-02-2015, 04:37 PM	#384
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05-03-2015, 07:37 AM	#386
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05-22-2015, 12:32 AM	#387
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Bolt in steering rack So what is the price of the brackets..

05-25-2015, 06:37 PM	#389
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Bolt in steering rack I have gotten a rack and pinion. I was just hoping to get a bracket to mount it. . .

05-26-2015, 08:58 AM	#390
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack This is true, we only sell it as a complete package. The rack we use starts life as a late model Chevy Truck rack, but then we have a re-builder do some heavy mods. Getting the geometry right is important to us. If we sold the bracket separately, no rack would fit, and you would have endless struggles, calling and posting all of the complaints. Nobody wins in that case. Sorry but that's the honest answer. Thanks for understanding. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

09-21-2015, 08:59 AM	#391
JustLiveIt Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 135	Re: Bolt in steering rack Rob, I'm assuming this kit would work with both the stock setup and the full Hotchkis front kit? __________________ 1968 Chev SWB Fleet with GMC Clip and lots of 71-72 parts!

09-29-2015, 12:23 PM	#392
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack Yes, this will work with the TVS kit __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!



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06-03-2017, 12:59 AM	#393
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Bolt in steering rack Bringing up an old thread, I know, sorry. I just bought this kit from you and realized I have my motor mounts in the front two holes. On post 298 you mention the correct hole locations. Just so I understand correctly the 7/8's hole is where the front bolt hole in the mount, then front mounting hole is in the frame, the back mounting hole is going through motor mount and the frame and the back motor mount hole is untouched. Is that correct? it'd look something like this?-----> . [O . .] From left to right: 1. Front bearing mount hole 2. 7/8's hole for DD shaft 3. Back bearing mount hole (going through frame and motor mount) 4. Back motor mount hole (untouched) Then you welded on the front of the motor mount (which would be the [ in the pictogram above) to the frame for stability???

06-20-2017, 06:42 AM	#395
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Bolt in steering rack I went with Rob's suggestion and got a 32" universal Ididit column. Now every steering and suspension aspect of the truck is new. Finally got everything installed. It looks great and I am happy. Here are a few pictures. Very good quality. I had to cut the excess stud off the LCA U-joint All mocked up. Getting excited at this point. Getting EXTREMELY excited now! Hole for steering shaft, which i still need to weld the front lip. All done!!!!!! It caught me by surprise when the power steering lines (3 pieces) were 104$ from Napa. (2 pressure hoses and the low pressure fitting) Here is a little video of it working. excuse the language, flaming river sent huge set screws. Which I have since gotten corrected. '66 C10 Last edited by Mjminino; 06-20-2017 at 07:01 AM.

06-20-2017, 04:22 PM	#396
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Bolt in steering rack That looks great! Nice job on the install. I'll be curious to see how it drives for you. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

06-20-2017, 09:07 PM	#397
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Bolt in steering rack Yeah, me too. My alignment guy is on vacation until this weekend.

07-01-2017, 11:56 AM	#399
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Bolt in steering rack The steering is very tight and very responsive. overall I am very happy. My alignment guy said I have no room for adjustment on the tie rod ends; It is within spec though. He said if the sleeve had more threads on rack side (longer) he would have had more adjustment, but currently think it is bottoming out.

07-02-2017, 07:54 PM	#400
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Bolt in steering rack That's great. I'm glad it's what you expected keep up posted as you get a few miles on it. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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