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Bryce M · 10-27-2004, 06:21 PM

I went and got a 76 Hd front crossmember for my 69 I plan on rebuilding it all new bushings ball joints and so on i was thinking of going with a mustang or camaro RP set up i want this thing to handle as good as it can. has anyone here done it

I am not sure if i am going with springs or bags yet

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2004, 07:43 PM

When you have a spare hour, read this thread-Crosmember drop It will enlighten you on adding a rack to our trucks. I don't recommend Bill Turner, but there are other sources out there....

Bryce M · 10-28-2004, 03:54 PM

I managed to read 12-13 pages of it I dont think cnverting to a rack is worth it it seems like people in that thread are converting to rack because the steering box is hitting before the frame..... You cant win with the steering boxes on these trucks its hard to go beyond a 39.5 inch tire when lifting unless you convert

**N2TRUX** · 10-28-2004, 08:20 PM

I used a different route to convert my 82 2wd Blazer. I am having a complete IFS front end installed that includes a R&P. It's a bit of an extreme way to get what I wanted, but the Blazer is going to be a bit more than average any way.

Talk to Chris (Capt. Kaos) about modding an X-member for you. The stock box will work with his X-member, or you can get an improved box from AGR Performance steering

pooz911 · 10-29-2004, 02:45 AM

Is there any difference between the rack and pinions on a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 or 1 ton truck?

Has anyone tried to convert the original style steering to a rack and pinion style on the 3/4 or 1 ton 67-72 year trucks?

from what I understand in the other threads posted, the only conversions at this point have been on 1/2 ton trucks

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2004, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pooz911

...Has anyone tried to convert the original style steering to a rack and pinion style on the 3/4 or 1 ton 67-72 year trucks?
....

Did they have rack & pinion steering on those trucks? I thought all GM trucks had saginaw set ups....

pooz911 · 10-29-2004, 10:59 PM

you are contradicting yourself. I know that they did not come from the factory w/ a r and p style steering. I was wondering if there is a difference
between a 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton rack and pinion components?

I want to make a lift kit for my truck. the only thing that is keeping me from the install is the steering. Can I install a r and p steering on my 3/4 ton truck???

Bryce M · 10-31-2004, 06:13 AM

It doesnt seem like a good idea to convert to Rp on a lifted truck i am not even sure where you would get a rack that could take that abuse.

dont worry about tire rub on the box unless you plan on going with bigger then 39.5 tires and if you were i would go with hydrosteer instead

10-27-2004, 06:21 PM	#1
Bryce M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 72	converting to rack and pinion I went and got a 76 Hd front crossmember for my 69 I plan on rebuilding it all new bushings ball joints and so on i was thinking of going with a mustang or camaro RP set up i want this thing to handle as good as it can. has anyone here done it I am not sure if i am going with springs or bags yet

10-27-2004, 07:43 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	When you have a spare hour, read this thread-Crosmember drop It will enlighten you on adding a rack to our trucks. I don't recommend Bill Turner, but there are other sources out there.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-29-2004, 10:59 PM	#7
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	you are contradicting yourself. I know that they did not come from the factory w/ a r and p style steering. I was wondering if there is a difference between a 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton rack and pinion components? I want to make a lift kit for my truck. the only thing that is keeping me from the install is the steering. Can I install a r and p steering on my 3/4 ton truck??? Last edited by pooz911; 10-29-2004 at 11:06 PM.

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10-28-2004, 03:54 PM	#3
Bryce M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 72	I managed to read 12-13 pages of it I dont think cnverting to a rack is worth it it seems like people in that thread are converting to rack because the steering box is hitting before the frame..... You cant win with the steering boxes on these trucks its hard to go beyond a 39.5 inch tire when lifting unless you convert

10-28-2004, 08:20 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	I used a different route to convert my 82 2wd Blazer. I am having a complete IFS front end installed that includes a R&P. It's a bit of an extreme way to get what I wanted, but the Blazer is going to be a bit more than average any way. Talk to Chris (Capt. Kaos) about modding an X-member for you. The stock box will work with his X-member, or you can get an improved box from AGR Performance steering

10-29-2004, 02:45 AM	#5
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Is there any difference between the rack and pinions on a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 or 1 ton truck? Has anyone tried to convert the original style steering to a rack and pinion style on the 3/4 or 1 ton 67-72 year trucks? from what I understand in the other threads posted, the only conversions at this point have been on 1/2 ton trucks

10-31-2004, 06:13 AM	#8
Bryce M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 72	It doesnt seem like a good idea to convert to Rp on a lifted truck i am not even sure where you would get a rack that could take that abuse. dont worry about tire rub on the box unless you plan on going with bigger then 39.5 tires and if you were i would go with hydrosteer instead



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