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gringoloco · 11-20-2011, 11:51 AM

Well, that changes things considerably. Not sure I'd start hacking on LCas too much- the entirety of the truck's weight is riding on those bushings...

76stepside · 11-20-2011, 12:06 PM

I already drilled my crossmember for the mounting bracket... the LCA's are holding it up between 3/4" and 1"... dont know if I can grind that much off. Tried putting the truck on the ground to see if it changed anything, not really it was about the same if not worse. Hopefully Rob will see this post if not Ill have to call on monday. I like the rack! I already bought the joint and DD shaft to complete the steering to the column.

68GMCCustom · 11-20-2011, 12:11 PM

does this mod assume/require the truck owner would/to already have upgraded to full tubular UCA's and LCA's?

I have tubular uppers but still running OEM LCA's...so I'd be in the same boat. I'd think some of it could be cut off...enough to clear that rack tho... I don't know.

76stepside · 11-20-2011, 12:23 PM

This is the original acticle for the rack read the whole thing, I never saw anything that said you have to have tubular lowers. Maybe a miss on my end, maybe it was designed without thinking of factory lowers. Im not mad about just disappointed.

**robnolimit** · 11-20-2011, 01:10 PM

76Stepside I checked our install files, and all of the 73-87 C-10's we've done here had aftermarket arms. We'll do whatever we can to solve this. (including full refund if needed) It looks like you need to drop the rack appx. 3/4". If the majority of the rack is behind the A-arm bushing, trimming the arm may be an option. I have contacted a local wrecker, and will have a stock 73-87 shell monday a.m. so we can see the same thing as you. Please PM me you cell # so I can get in touch with you asap. thanks.

76stepside · 11-20-2011, 01:19 PM

Pm sent Rob

dwcsr · 11-20-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76stepside

Anybody try to mount their rack with factory lower control arms only to find out it wont fit! The rack just sits on top of the bushing part of the control arms... how much of the control arm in this area is safe to trim down so I can make the rack work? Attachment 830774

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76stepside, I did a similar conversion about 5 years ago and ran into the same issue with stock lower control arm. You can modify the bushing area to make it work. You will need to press out the bushing in the front of the LCA.

dnd1978 · 11-20-2011, 09:46 PM

Rob,

Step 9

The 5/8 bolt is way to short. see picture.

76stepside · 11-20-2011, 10:18 PM

I had same problem with bolt, thats an easy fix.

**robnolimit** · 11-21-2011, 12:22 PM

Can you guys check the bolt length. We spec it as 5/8" x 3 1/2" in a pick list. Is that what you got? We'll be glad to send you the right length bolt asap. please let us know.

Custom 68 · 11-21-2011, 04:12 PM

awesome glad to see some of these being installed. I sure wanted to get in on these but money was (is) tight I will do this eventually.
Dave

dnd1978 · 11-21-2011, 08:41 PM

Rob,

Its 3.5 but still to short.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robnolimit

Can you guys check the bolt length. We spec it as 5/8" x 3 1/2" in a pick list. Is that what you got? We'll be glad to send you the right length bolt asap. please let us know.

76stepside · 11-21-2011, 10:17 PM

Just wanted to say thank you Rob for calling me and you and your team for working on this issue! Looking forward to hearing back from you!

BTW everyone Im keeping the rack, even if I end up getting tubular LCA's. The rack is defiently nice!

SweetandLong68 · 11-23-2011, 05:05 PM

I got my rack today! Yipppee!

Even thought I was kinda worried when it showed up....

But everything appears to be okay and no threads on the inner tie-rod look to be messed up. So all good.

I set out everything and read the directions so I can start getting my hoses and other goods together.

While reading through the directions I noticed that it seemed like I was missing a couple bolts for the outer tie-rods. So I made a quick call to No-Limit and he said that he would send them out today. Also including a longer bolt for attaching the rack to the bracket.

This is a really nice piece and I cannot wait to get everything installed in my truck..

Thanks to everyone at No-Limit Engineering.

lata
CHRIS

**robnolimit** · 11-23-2011, 11:39 PM

We'll I have to admit that we made a mistake with the rack mount bolts. They should have been four inch, grade 8 bolts. We did figure out how it went from 4" on our hand written spec sheet to 3 1/2" on the computer pick sheet, but thats not important. Everyone who has purchased a kit has now been mailed a shiney new bolt, the typo was fixed, and one of our staff got 20 lashes. All better now. Thanks to everyone for thier support.

KQQL IT · 11-24-2011, 01:59 AM

Sure wish a manual version was available.
But very impressed.
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Spla'nin · 11-24-2011, 02:14 AM

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Sure wish a manual version was available.
But very impressed.
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**paul mora** · 11-27-2011, 12:19 AM

I have a question for Rob. I have a 71 Suburban 3/4 ton with Early Classic 2 1/2 drop spindle converted to 5 lug. Will it work for me?
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**robnolimit** · 11-28-2011, 12:37 PM

Paul, that will all work fine.

gringoloco · 11-28-2011, 01:32 PM

Any word on stock control arms?
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**rob32472** · 12-11-2011, 08:33 AM

Any updates on the LCA clearence issue?

Custom 68 · 12-22-2011, 06:26 PM

Im excited to hear some feedback from you guys when you drive them after the install.

**rob32472** · 12-28-2011, 11:11 PM

Has this died and faded away? I can't believe there is zero feedback and no updates on the LCA issue....

Fred72 · 12-29-2011, 05:10 AM

That is what I like to know to. Like to do this upgrade but hope to use my stock arms. This will make it more easy fore me to pass the Norwegien DMV test every second year....
Posted via Mobile Device

**robnolimit** · 12-29-2011, 04:40 PM

Well, we have sold more than 50 kits so far. I sure would like to see some updates as well. The fix for 73-87's with stock arms is done. It took three steps. 1. We had to change the mount bracket. 2. We need the installer to move the lower arm 3/4" forward. This is an easy mod, and helps with the caster angle, and wheel placement. 3. A small amount of material needs to be groung off of the A-arm. I don't have any pict's of this currently, but a friend is installing one this weekend, I'll ask him to take some and post them up.

11-20-2011, 11:51 AM	#301
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Bolt in steering rack Well, that changes things considerably. Not sure I'd start hacking on LCas too much- the entirety of the truck's weight is riding on those bushings... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

11-20-2011, 12:06 PM	#302
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: Bolt in steering rack I already drilled my crossmember for the mounting bracket... the LCA's are holding it up between 3/4" and 1"... dont know if I can grind that much off. Tried putting the truck on the ground to see if it changed anything, not really it was about the same if not worse. Hopefully Rob will see this post if not Ill have to call on monday. I like the rack! I already bought the joint and DD shaft to complete the steering to the column. __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e

11-20-2011, 12:11 PM	#303
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Bolt in steering rack does this mod assume/require the truck owner would/to already have upgraded to full tubular UCA's and LCA's? I have tubular uppers but still running OEM LCA's...so I'd be in the same boat. I'd think some of it could be cut off...enough to clear that rack tho... I don't know. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-20-2011, 12:23 PM	#304
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: Bolt in steering rack This is the original acticle for the rack read the whole thing, I never saw anything that said you have to have tubular lowers. Maybe a miss on my end, maybe it was designed without thinking of factory lowers. Im not mad about just disappointed. __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e

11-20-2011, 01:10 PM	#305
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack 76Stepside I checked our install files, and all of the 73-87 C-10's we've done here had aftermarket arms. We'll do whatever we can to solve this. (including full refund if needed) It looks like you need to drop the rack appx. 3/4". If the majority of the rack is behind the A-arm bushing, trimming the arm may be an option. I have contacted a local wrecker, and will have a stock 73-87 shell monday a.m. so we can see the same thing as you. Please PM me you cell # so I can get in touch with you asap. thanks. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

11-20-2011, 01:19 PM	#306
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: Bolt in steering rack Pm sent Rob __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e

11-20-2011, 09:46 PM	#308
dnd1978 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Youngsville, La Posts: 591	Re: Bolt in steering rack Rob, Step 9 The 5/8 bolt is way to short. see picture. Attached Images __________________ ________________________________ 1972 SWB stepside pro tour build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452840

11-20-2011, 10:18 PM	#309
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: Bolt in steering rack I had same problem with bolt, thats an easy fix. __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e

11-21-2011, 12:22 PM	#310
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack Can you guys check the bolt length. We spec it as 5/8" x 3 1/2" in a pick list. Is that what you got? We'll be glad to send you the right length bolt asap. please let us know. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

11-21-2011, 04:12 PM	#311
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: Bolt in steering rack awesome glad to see some of these being installed. I sure wanted to get in on these but money was (is) tight I will do this eventually. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-21-2011, 10:17 PM	#313
76stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fishersville, VA Posts: 39	Re: Bolt in steering rack Just wanted to say thank you Rob for calling me and you and your team for working on this issue! Looking forward to hearing back from you! BTW everyone Im keeping the rack, even if I end up getting tubular LCA's. The rack is defiently nice! __________________ 8.1l 496 4l80e

11-23-2011, 05:05 PM	#314
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Re: Bolt in steering rack I got my rack today! Yipppee! Even thought I was kinda worried when it showed up.... But everything appears to be okay and no threads on the inner tie-rod look to be messed up. So all good. I set out everything and read the directions so I can start getting my hoses and other goods together. While reading through the directions I noticed that it seemed like I was missing a couple bolts for the outer tie-rods. So I made a quick call to No-Limit and he said that he would send them out today. Also including a longer bolt for attaching the rack to the bracket. This is a really nice piece and I cannot wait to get everything installed in my truck.. Thanks to everyone at No-Limit Engineering. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

11-23-2011, 11:39 PM	#315
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack We'll I have to admit that we made a mistake with the rack mount bolts. They should have been four inch, grade 8 bolts. We did figure out how it went from 4" on our hand written spec sheet to 3 1/2" on the computer pick sheet, but thats not important. Everyone who has purchased a kit has now been mailed a shiney new bolt, the typo was fixed, and one of our staff got 20 lashes. All better now. Thanks to everyone for thier support. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

11-24-2011, 01:59 AM	#316
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: Bolt in steering rack Sure wish a manual version was available. But very impressed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-27-2011, 12:19 AM	#318
paul mora Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: huntington beach california Posts: 976	Re: Bolt in steering rack I have a question for Rob. I have a 71 Suburban 3/4 ton with Early Classic 2 1/2 drop spindle converted to 5 lug. Will it work for me? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Pulatoy



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11-28-2011, 12:37 PM	#319
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack Paul, that will all work fine. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

11-28-2011, 01:32 PM	#320
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Bolt in steering rack Any word on stock control arms? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-11-2011, 08:33 AM	#321
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Bolt in steering rack Any updates on the LCA clearence issue?

12-22-2011, 06:26 PM	#322
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Re: Bolt in steering rack Im excited to hear some feedback from you guys when you drive them after the install. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

12-28-2011, 11:11 PM	#323
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Bolt in steering rack Has this died and faded away? I can't believe there is zero feedback and no updates on the LCA issue....

12-29-2011, 05:10 AM	#324
Fred72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hokksund, Norway Posts: 6	Re: Bolt in steering rack That is what I like to know to. Like to do this upgrade but hope to use my stock arms. This will make it more easy fore me to pass the Norwegien DMV test every second year.... Posted via Mobile Device

12-29-2011, 04:40 PM	#325
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack Well, we have sold more than 50 kits so far. I sure would like to see some updates as well. The fix for 73-87's with stock arms is done. It took three steps. 1. We had to change the mount bracket. 2. We need the installer to move the lower arm 3/4" forward. This is an easy mod, and helps with the caster angle, and wheel placement. 3. A small amount of material needs to be groung off of the A-arm. I don't have any pict's of this currently, but a friend is installing one this weekend, I'll ask him to take some and post them up. __________________ GoodGuys 2012 Pro-Truck Champion 2012 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2011 National Champion 2011 Truckin' Throwdown Champion GoodGuys 2010 National Champion Proud to put our products up against all others!

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