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04-29-2010, 12:51 PM | #26 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
I have done several conversions, utilizing the REZ Engineering kit, without incident and with a good outcome.
Since I was doing so many of them, I began fabricating a similar kit from .250" 304 stainless steel plate, lazer cut with Grade 8 fasteners. A little overkill, but I wanted something a bit stronger than the 3/16" mild steel & Grade 5 fasteners offered in many of the kits on the market. |
04-29-2010, 01:02 PM | #27 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
Excellent picture above that shows how it all bolts in relation to the steering box. Installing this kit was one of the best and easiest upgrades I did.
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04-29-2010, 02:24 PM | #28 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
I feel that it would perhaps be a little more benificial if the inner plate was longer that the external plate as it would stretch the stress out over a greater distance.
Red (I meant Tony) I cannot understand your thoughts on the stainless plate being stronger in this application as it is just really being used as a spacer, not for structural strength ron Last edited by padresag; 04-29-2010 at 04:42 PM. |
04-29-2010, 03:39 PM | #29 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
I have a 65 and have a 75 burb donor, would I need this kit?
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04-29-2010, 04:08 PM | #30 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
You'll need some sort of an adapter plate to mount a power steering box on your truck.
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04-29-2010, 04:15 PM | #31 |
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04-29-2010, 04:20 PM | #32 |
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Yes that is my opinion. I've got 120,000+ miles on my Suburban without any issues with the steering box area of the frame. Of course my design puts all 4 steering box bolts in the frame.
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04-30-2010, 12:25 AM | #33 | |
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In my humble opinion, 1/4" stainless steel is stronger than 3/16" mild steel. Also, I find brushed stainless to be a bit more appealing than red paint. The idea of the coupled plates are, in fact, a structural element, intended to stiffen the frame rail in this area, due to the increased number of holes, as well as address the concentrated stresses in this area of the frame rail. During the process of doing over 20 power steering conversions on '63-'66 Chevy/GMC trucks, both 2wd, 4x4 and 1/2 ton & 3/4 ton, I decided to do a heavier, nicer kit, that will not rust, due to being multi-layered. Obviously, you don't see it this way and you are entitled to your opinion. As in nearly every post I have put on this site, you always find a negative counter. Seemingly, you have a burr in your saddle for me and I am not sure why. For those who are interested, I hope this information is helpful. |
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05-05-2014, 09:51 PM | #34 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
Sorry to post on an old thread, but I was wondering what grade nut I should use to connect pitman arm to ps steering gear? I see a lock washer in one of your pics above, should I use a LW and a flat washer?
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05-05-2014, 10:23 PM | #35 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
Did you use your stock steering wheel or did you change to a smaller steering wheel? I was wondering about this in adding power steering what a difference in steering wheel size is over a stock steering box.....
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05-05-2014, 11:00 PM | #36 |
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Ok, let me ask you guys something. I've been using a, REZ kit for years and I like it. However, my truck turns a bit sharper to the left than to the right. Alignment shop says its because the gearbox is now at a greater offset from the frame than stock. Anybody else out there have this same thing going on?
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05-06-2014, 12:45 AM | #38 | |
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The difference in the turning from side to side can be adjusted when an alignment is done. That's what I have done with the few of my power steering box adapter plates that I have installed.
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05-06-2014, 09:35 AM | #39 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
Hey Captain, would you be able to give me a little direction on the grade of nut I should be using on the pitman arm to gear box attachment, and should I use a flat washer and lock washer? Your bracket is a beauty by the way!
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
Lilred.
U still making them? |
03-09-2018, 01:50 PM | #41 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
I think Tony is not in business anymore. Last I heard he was having health issues and never delivered on a cab but he sure took the payment.
You can order a Rez kit (if they still have them) or you can get one from Capt Fab.
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03-10-2018, 12:21 AM | #42 |
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Re: REZ Engineering power steering kit- a mini review
I've recently heard that Tony is still up to his bad business pracitices.
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