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Mad Rods · 03-18-2011, 09:44 AM

Does anyone have install pics for a unisteer power rack install with unisteer steering joints on a 60-66 with factory steering colum? Ive been searching but all I can find is manual racks with a 2 piece shaft and I have a power rack with a 1 piece shaft with 2 joints. Thanks !!!!!
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**lolife99** · 03-18-2011, 10:21 AM

I think there are a few in Delmo's Blackbird thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=444600&page=7

PBFAB.COM · 03-18-2011, 02:10 PM

This one has a manual rack, like you mentioned, but the concept is the same, and the pinion shaft lengths are nearly identical. This one also shows the mod to the column end to accept the DD joint.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=406070&page=4

Mad Rods · 03-19-2011, 10:56 PM

I did it!!!

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**lolife99** · 03-19-2011, 11:00 PM

Looks great!
Did you have to pull the steering column up side the cab a little to connect it all?
Or is there enough movement in the joints to make the connections on each end?

Mad Rods · 03-19-2011, 11:20 PM

I just let it sit how it was, centered the steering wheel, then started mockup from the lower joint that is attached to the rack, took some measurements on the shaft, then made a double d on the factory/cut shaft. Put on joint then got them to the angle that I wanted then trimmed the supplied shaft. Worked out good! Hope I answered your Q!!! That is my step by step pretty much.
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**lolife99** · 03-19-2011, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the reply.
You answered my questions.
I assume your headers/manifolds will clear also?

Mad Rods · 03-20-2011, 12:08 AM

I mocked up a set of full lengths that I had on prior to the dropmember. Had to mock up fully inflated cause the header would be lower than the truck... lol... I'm gonna have to ask someone else that has the same setup as me about headers. Probably gonna be block huggers or mid length chevelle headers.
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Delmo · 03-20-2011, 01:37 AM

I shortened a 3 speed column about an inch and it worked perfect with 2 joints. i'll get a pic up for ya.

03-18-2011, 09:44 AM	#1
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Dropmember / power rack / steering joints Does anyone have install pics for a unisteer power rack install with unisteer steering joints on a 60-66 with factory steering colum? Ive been searching but all I can find is manual racks with a 2 piece shaft and I have a power rack with a 1 piece shaft with 2 joints. Thanks !!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

03-18-2011, 10:21 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints I think there are a few in Delmo's Blackbird thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=444600&page=7 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-18-2011 at 10:22 AM.

03-18-2011, 02:10 PM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints This one has a manual rack, like you mentioned, but the concept is the same, and the pinion shaft lengths are nearly identical. This one also shows the mod to the column end to accept the DD joint. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=406070&page=4 __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-19-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints I did it!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

03-19-2011, 11:00 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints Looks great! Did you have to pull the steering column up side the cab a little to connect it all? Or is there enough movement in the joints to make the connections on each end? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-19-2011, 11:20 PM	#6
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints I just let it sit how it was, centered the steering wheel, then started mockup from the lower joint that is attached to the rack, took some measurements on the shaft, then made a double d on the factory/cut shaft. Put on joint then got them to the angle that I wanted then trimmed the supplied shaft. Worked out good! Hope I answered your Q!!! That is my step by step pretty much. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

03-19-2011, 11:24 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints Thanks for the reply. You answered my questions. I assume your headers/manifolds will clear also? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-19-2011 at 11:25 PM.

03-20-2011, 12:08 AM	#8
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints I mocked up a set of full lengths that I had on prior to the dropmember. Had to mock up fully inflated cause the header would be lower than the truck... lol... I'm gonna have to ask someone else that has the same setup as me about headers. Probably gonna be block huggers or mid length chevelle headers. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

03-20-2011, 01:37 AM	#9
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Dropmember / power rack / steering joints I shortened a 3 speed column about an inch and it worked perfect with 2 joints. i'll get a pic up for ya.

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