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Old 10-30-2022, 07:22 PM   #1
pappy 2
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rack and pinion steering

Has anyone had a successful Flaming River rack and pinion kit installation? Had a kit along with Flaming River column installed, on my 71 by a professional shop and when went to pick it up was not drivable on street. Had 4 hard spots when turning from lock to lock. Upon further inspection could see evidence one U-joint hitting on itself, angle was to great. Shop says can't correct do to headers. I have since made major changes double D rod lengths and redid the center rod supports. Is considerably better, but not what I would consider to be acceptable for a rack and pinion steering.

The pictures should further explain my situation. The u- joint @ end of column is at 16.5 degrees and center u-joint is right at 35 degrees, the bottom u-joint is at 32 degrees. I am thinking the middle u-joint is my problem.
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Last edited by pappy 2; 10-31-2022 at 04:56 PM. Reason: add more information
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