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3rd Coast Z · 01-03-2013, 02:52 PM

Hey folks, couldn't find a thread that focused on steering setups. Right now I have a manual rack in my 66 with the I6 250. I have a 1990 suburban donor that I will be pulling the 350/700R4 and any other goodies to swap into the 66. The truck is bagged with a homemade dropmember. (pancaked) So if there is already a thread out there like this let me know or start posting those pics.

jimmydean · 01-03-2013, 02:54 PM

Not sure about a pancaked crossmember, but Rob's kit is bad ass.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465423

Check out the suspension forum for more pictures of rack installs. I know there are a few members with them.

3rd Coast Z · 01-03-2013, 02:58 PM

This is the best pic I have right now of my set up. Not sure how this will work when I drop the 350 in there.

theastronaut · 01-03-2013, 03:20 PM

The closest build I can think of is this one that member "can't kech me" and his dad aggie91 are building. The crossmember isn't pancaked but it's raised in the frame 1.5". They're using No Limit's rack kit.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...418618&page=12

3rd Coast Z · 01-03-2013, 07:35 PM

Thank you for the responses. I don't know why I didn't think about checking out the suspension forum. I just always come to the 60-66 section.
I have checked out both of recommended threads and a couple others in the suspension forum. Looks like my setup may be ok as is. Guess I'll just have to drop in the motor and hope everything clears.

tincan1966 · 01-04-2013, 12:50 AM

Here's mine- Home built crossmember-raised 3", moved forward 1", 1988 T-Bird rack and pinion(power), 2600 bags.

3rd Coast Z · 01-04-2013, 09:06 AM

That's a good looking setup Tincan. One of the things I'm noticing especially with the pancaked or custom crossmembers is the motor mounts. The motor mounts and the power steering pump on the 350 are my main concerns for interference.
Tincan, have you mocked up the steering shaft with the motor in? headers?

tincan1966 · 01-04-2013, 07:34 PM

Sorry for the late response 3rd coast. Yes I have actually had 2 different engine set ups locked up. First was a TBI small block- thats the mounts seen in the pic in my first post. Then we were going with a big block- this required a front style motor mount and a mid plate. Thus as the project progresses, I am now building a turbo 292 with TBI injection.
In short I will have plenty of clearance, because I am making all my own brackets, too.

Worth mentioning here. IN NO WAY do I think there is anything wrong with any of the other drop members out there. I merely built my own to see if I could.
Since we run a small custom shop, our projects are the guinea pigs, lol. So far I am pleased with the stance and overall function as tested in shop.

01-03-2013, 02:52 PM	#1
3rd Coast Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 45	Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups Hey folks, couldn't find a thread that focused on steering setups. Right now I have a manual rack in my 66 with the I6 250. I have a 1990 suburban donor that I will be pulling the 350/700R4 and any other goodies to swap into the 66. The truck is bagged with a homemade dropmember. (pancaked) So if there is already a thread out there like this let me know or start posting those pics.

01-03-2013, 02:54 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups Not sure about a pancaked crossmember, but Rob's kit is bad ass. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465423 Check out the suspension forum for more pictures of rack installs. I know there are a few members with them. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-03-2013, 02:58 PM	#3
3rd Coast Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 45	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups This is the best pic I have right now of my set up. Not sure how this will work when I drop the 350 in there.

01-03-2013, 03:20 PM	#4
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups The closest build I can think of is this one that member "can't kech me" and his dad aggie91 are building. The crossmember isn't pancaked but it's raised in the frame 1.5". They're using No Limit's rack kit. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...418618&page=12 __________________ 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

01-03-2013, 07:35 PM	#5
3rd Coast Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 45	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups Thank you for the responses. I don't know why I didn't think about checking out the suspension forum. I just always come to the 60-66 section. I have checked out both of recommended threads and a couple others in the suspension forum. Looks like my setup may be ok as is. Guess I'll just have to drop in the motor and hope everything clears.

01-04-2013, 12:50 AM	#6
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups Here's mine- Home built crossmember-raised 3", moved forward 1", 1988 T-Bird rack and pinion(power), 2600 bags. Attached Images

01-04-2013, 09:06 AM	#7
3rd Coast Z Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 45	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups That's a good looking setup Tincan. One of the things I'm noticing especially with the pancaked or custom crossmembers is the motor mounts. The motor mounts and the power steering pump on the 350 are my main concerns for interference. Tincan, have you mocked up the steering shaft with the motor in? headers?

01-04-2013, 07:34 PM	#8
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Need Pictures of Rack and Pinion Setups Sorry for the late response 3rd coast. Yes I have actually had 2 different engine set ups locked up. First was a TBI small block- thats the mounts seen in the pic in my first post. Then we were going with a big block- this required a front style motor mount and a mid plate. Thus as the project progresses, I am now building a turbo 292 with TBI injection. In short I will have plenty of clearance, because I am making all my own brackets, too. Worth mentioning here. IN NO WAY do I think there is anything wrong with any of the other drop members out there. I merely built my own to see if I could. Since we run a small custom shop, our projects are the guinea pigs, lol. So far I am pleased with the stance and overall function as tested in shop.



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