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Old 05-23-2010, 05:10 PM   #1
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Rack and Pinion Kits ?

What are your thoughts on them? Are they worth the work in our trucks our is a good short ratio steering box just as good?

Other they are cool
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Old 05-23-2010, 05:41 PM   #2
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Re: Rack and Pinion Kits ?

Rack and Pinion are alot better then the system we have on our trucks
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Re: Rack and Pinion Kits ?

It depends on what your goals are. If you plan to lower the truck excessively, there are several of our forum vendors that offer front suspension replacements (IFS) that include a R&P set up. If that's not your goal, then a quick ratio box would be a lot less work.
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It depends on what your goals are. If you plan to lower the truck excessively, there are several of our forum vendors that offer front suspension replacements (IFS) that include a R&P set up. If that's not your goal, then a quick ratio box would be a lot less work.
Doing the complete Ridetech system in it, control arms in the front, airbar in the back and everything else. Doing 14" brakes on the front and 13" on the back
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Re: Rack and Pinion Kits ?

Then I would look at what our vendors here have to offer. Take a look at Porterbuilt, Suicide Doors, or Scotts Hotrods. They all offer a bolt in front crossmember that uses a R&P steering system. They are available with bags, coil overs, or Corvette components.
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