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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.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I have got to say that afterreading through this entire thread, it is very hard to resist buying one of these kits for my '84. I was prepared to drop over $300 to replace all of my steering components anyways, I'm wondering if instead it would be better to put my money in one of these and hold off on buying new springs and drop spindles for now. From everyone who has set one of these up already on a 73-87, how much money needs to be spent on top of the kit from rob? I am running factory pspump and steering column. Is this sonething that can be done for $1000 or less?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
No fix is needed for any '63-'72 LCA. Any stock or aftermarket arm is fine. The only arms we had a problem with are the OEM '73-'87 LCA.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Thanks for the update
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Great!
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Interested to hear feedback on these. I am looking for an easy to bolt in solution for my 67' but not sure I want to spent $$ on this and then more $$ on putting in PS. :\
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Can someone please post up pics of a 67-72 LCA and a 73-87 LCA
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
![]() 73 upper and 72 lower. The bushing style is difference. Hope that helps. Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
just keeping this at the top
I just know somebody is going to install this and give us some feedback.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Hey rob I really need this setup any luck with those of us running stock 73-87 lower control arms
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
TTT for updates
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
hey rob,will this work on stock 3/4 ton trucks. everything on your web site and in this thread shows c10 trucks? or did I mis something..
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Yes, no problem.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
We have thre going in now, with the fix in place.Waiting for driver feedback. Should be a done deal, all the math is right.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
hey Rob,
i have a question for you, i'm having some difficulties installing my rack... i know i have to do a little (read alot lol) of modifications for my specific truck to get your kit to work. here's a brief overview of whats going on, i have a '61 gmc that i have grafted a '65 front cross member onto this solved some of my problems. my main problem now is my truck has X'd frame rails, which means that my front and rears rails are boxed and narrower... i've already cut a hole into my frame to allow the first u-joint to pass through. so since my frame is different i don't have any reference holes for the where to drill for the bearing mount. i've included a few pictures to help give you an idea what i'm talking about. i decided against PMing this to you in case some one else was in my boat, thought it might be decent information to get out there one last thing ignore the two holes for the motor mounts... those are not in reference to anything, just holes i drilled to keep the engine in place right after i swapped it in x_x thanks in advance mike edit: yes I Know i need to put a grommet on the airline in my first pic |
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
one more pic for reference
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
would help if i attached the pic...
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Well it looks like your on the right track. The '60 - '62 frame makes it a chore, but it can be done. The catch now is the lower steering shaft and bearing. The shaft and bearing should come threw the top of the frame in the center of the rail. I think the best bet here is to insert a tube threw the rail and weld it in. With all you've done so far this isn't too bad. 2nd, you may be able to locate the bearing support we provided ender the top of the rail, but it doesn't look wide enough. I'll post up some picts and dimensions thurs. If opt 2 is a no go, give me a call, and I'll send you a tube cut for the bearing.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
well good news is that the bearing does fit inside the rail just need those dimensions and i should be good to go
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
man I know somebody has got to be close to completing and driving this swap... Dont make me get one and install it to do the "comparison" write up...
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
not to sound needy lol, but rob, man i could really use those dimensions buddy
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Its taken awhile, but here are some pics of my project. Also incorporated some after market a-arms, bet you cant tell whos.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I think you may have posted this in the wrong thread....??
By the way killertruck, your upper A-Arms (Porterbuilt) look like they're upside down...
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
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When you flip them over,... make sure they are on the correct side of the truck. The upper ball joint should be installed thru the arm,... not bolted on the bottom side.
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