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Re: Bolt in steering rack
thats looking great! so at this point whats your best bet at how many pennies i am going to need to save up?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
yes.....we're getting there!
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
What kinda of rack is being used here?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
There is a hole above the bend, and also on the bottom. We measure using the lower A-arm U-bolt as a guide. More to come.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Is it available manual?? How much lighter.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
When the thread was somewhat new, I read where it was stated what OE rack was being used. Now I don't see it anywhere. Did someone delete it???
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Next we cleaned all of the greese and grime off of the main crossmember. A piece of tape on the crossmember will make it easier to see the center line marks.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Using the lower A-arm u-bolts as a guide, measure and mark the center of the crossmember-make 2 or 3 measurements and double check your center from both sides.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Set the main mounting bracket onto the cross member and line up the center hole with the center line mark. Locate the hole center and mark it.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Center punch and drill with a 3/8 bit.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Re-mount the main plate and bolt in place. Reach through the large port in the crossmember behind each spring pocket.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Using the bracket as a guide drill the remaining 4 holes with a 3/8 drill bit.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Assemble the rack to the rack mount. Start with the drivers side rack mount bolt.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
For the passenger side use the two supplied u-bolts to mount the rack to the bracket.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Test fit the rack mounting bracket. Our rack hit the lip of the crossmember-mark any interferance.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Use a grinder to cut the lip down for clearance.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Next is the spindle modification. Using a 5/8 drill bit, drill out the tie-rod mounting hole. Start from the top side. Try to drill it straight down through the original hole.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
this looks great and should perform nice . i can't wait to see the finished product.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
So far looks killer. I can't wait for them to be up for sale...
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Next it's on to the steering shafts and u-joints. This bearing mount comes in the kit and must be fitted into the frame rail.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Using the diagram provided you will need to drill two new holes in the chassis-both 5/16". Then open up the factory hole to 7/8".
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
This shows the holes drilled out. We also did a little die-grinding for steering shaft clearance. You'll see why next.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Here you can see the shaft support bearing in place.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
To get the Flaming River u-joint (supplied with the kit) to fit. The lower lip of the frame needs to be ground back about 3/8" to clear.
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