What is the advantage of Rack and Pinion vs stock? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abadsvt · 09-25-2006, 01:01 AM

I was curious about the advantage of power rack and pinion vrs stock power steering. I have a powersteering setup on my truck now but i want don't want the truck to have "play" in the steering wheel. Unfortunately i wasn't able to drive the truck before i tore it apart so i don't know how the steering feels. Also if it helps with steering performance then that would be nice also. Thanks ahead of time.

Josh

dwaite72lnghrn · 09-25-2006, 06:04 AM

Rack and pinion is suppost to give a better feel when driving. I have driven both and like the recirculating ball steering better. After a long day in the car/truck you will be more refreshed after driving the recirc. After a few hundred miles of rack and pinion you will be whipped, Because you are always under tension with the rack. If you have play in your old recirc adjust it or replace the steering box.
They have no real play in them when setup and take no effort to steer with power assist. JMHO

chevydog66 · 09-25-2006, 10:11 PM

I would just replace the old worn out steering components with new stuff, like Pitman arm, idler arm, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, upper and lower cross shafts. Then maybe consider replacing the gear box, if it needs it.

Jim_PA · 09-25-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dwaite72lnghrn

Rack and pinion is suppost to give a better feel when driving. I have driven both and like the recirculating ball steering better. After a long day in the car/truck you will be more refreshed after driving the recirc. After a few hundred miles of rack and pinion you will be whipped, Because you are always under tension with the rack. If you have play in your old recirc adjust it or replace the steering box.
They have no real play in them when setup and take no effort to steer with power assist. JMHO

abadsvt · 09-25-2006, 11:19 PM

So what you are all saying is that there isn't any real advantage to changing to rack and pinion steering and that for the extra money i should just stay with my power steering. Is that it in a nut shell? Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it!!!!!!!!

krue · 09-26-2006, 12:02 AM

Yup, that's pretty much it.

09-25-2006, 01:01 AM	#1
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	What is the advantage of Rack and Pinion vs stock? I was curious about the advantage of power rack and pinion vrs stock power steering. I have a powersteering setup on my truck now but i want don't want the truck to have "play" in the steering wheel. Unfortunately i wasn't able to drive the truck before i tore it apart so i don't know how the steering feels. Also if it helps with steering performance then that would be nice also. Thanks ahead of time. Josh

09-25-2006, 06:04 AM	#2
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: What is the advantage of Rack and Pinion vrs stock? Rack and pinion is suppost to give a better feel when driving. I have driven both and like the recirculating ball steering better. After a long day in the car/truck you will be more refreshed after driving the recirc. After a few hundred miles of rack and pinion you will be whipped, Because you are always under tension with the rack. If you have play in your old recirc adjust it or replace the steering box. They have no real play in them when setup and take no effort to steer with power assist. JMHO __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

09-25-2006, 10:11 PM	#3
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: What is the advantage of Rack and Pinion vrs stock? I would just replace the old worn out steering components with new stuff, like Pitman arm, idler arm, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods, upper and lower cross shafts. Then maybe consider replacing the gear box, if it needs it. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-25-2006, 11:19 PM	#5
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: What is the advantage of Rack and Pinion vrs stock? So what you are all saying is that there isn't any real advantage to changing to rack and pinion steering and that for the extra money i should just stay with my power steering. Is that it in a nut shell? Thanks for the help. I really appreciate it!!!!!!!!

09-26-2006, 12:02 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: What is the advantage of Rack and Pinion vrs stock? Yup, that's pretty much it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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