Dropmember in a 69 C10

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

My opinions on the rack and pinion... For my personal vehicle, I would install a manual rack. Dino's 66 SWB and 63 panel both have manual racks and are a pleasure to drive. The only real added benefit of Power Assist is that it makes life easier turning at low speeds. If you are running a smaller diameter steering wheel, a power unit will diminish the amount of profanity while attempting to park. A manual rack is an almost sure thing that your wife or girlfriend will never want to drive your truck!

Of course, if you are going to be running other ammenities, such as A/C, why not go power rack as well? The added cost is about $150.

My deal is I'm trying to minimize the 'hardware' under the hood. A pwr steering pump (even a small one), means the brackets for the accessories I must have (a/c, alt) will need to move up on the engine which defeats the purpose . . ..... unless of course I spend yet another $1500 on a Front-Runner or Tru-Trac serp set-up.

I guess I should say I'm trying to minimize the underhood hardware for minimal cash outlay. Homemade/modified aftermarket steel brackets are a heck of a lot cheaper & already in place. The C4 Dropmember was appealing 'cause it would help shed some of those extra pounds that big ole' engine has vs something much smaller. I'm already doing alum heads, radiator, & electric fan/shroud combo to help minimize the front end weight.

How much drop is the dropmember? I mean, if I were to 'Z' the stock frame, how much would it take to equal the dropmember?