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NPilot1975 08-27-2002 06:25 AM

Rack and Pinion Steering
 
I have a 1972 Chevy chassis that I want to add a power rack and pinion set-up to. Does any one know of a cheap way of doing this or a company that produces a kit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MarineNav 08-29-2002 05:04 PM

I was wondering the same thing. I looked at Flaming River but nothing for us. I've been doing some research and it seems the Ford Thunderbird setup is better than the MustangII. I haven't seen anything about any chevy setups though.

NPilot1975 08-29-2002 11:36 PM

Just for your information, Jim Meyer Racing (www.jimmeyerracing.com) offers a complete front crossmember with rack and pinion steering and disk brakes. It has options like Shock Wave air suspension. I am overseas with the Navy and have not received any replies from e-mails I have sent the company on price and options. Looking at other crossmembers they offer I am guessing it is about $2400-$2500. I think that is out of my price range but they may be able to sell a kit just for the steering. If you find anything gives me a reply and I will do the same.

73GMC 09-08-2002 01:48 PM

Bolt In Kit
 
Hello,

Fat man Fabrications on the east coast has bolt in kits for swapping crossmember and steering/suspension.

www.fatmanfab.com


Good luck!!:flag:

jiggs 09-11-2002 02:35 PM

Keep in mind tie rod length when you are looking at racks. If the tie rod on the rack is longer of shorter you are going to have some terrible bumpsteer.

DarkFox1 09-11-2002 07:00 PM

I thought about doing tihs.. although my suspension is already setup and ready for a steering gear.. yall think rack and pinion is really nessecary? my f*** has rack and pinion and it has to be one of the things I like the most about its steering.

NPilot1975 09-15-2002 10:30 AM

Help with E-mail
 
I am trying to contact Fatman Fabrications with some questions on their bolt in front crossmember for my '72 chassis. Does anyone happen to know an e-mail address for them? I am overseas and cannot use the phone number that is supplied on the website. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.

73GMC 09-15-2002 03:12 PM

fat man fab
 
aha, overseas, eh? well, I didn't see an email for them unfortunately. This is their info.

Fat Man Fabrications
8621-C Fairview Road, HWY. 218
Charlotte, North Carolina 28227
Phone: 704-545-0369 (Eastern Standard Time)
7am - 6 pm Mon- Thur...7am - 12am Fri

www.fatmanfab.com


After double-checking the site, I guess they haven't setup the email side yet.


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