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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

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