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Re: Bolt in steering rack
How hard would it be to make a set? Could a more common pulley be used if someone stepped up and fabbed the brackets?
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A cool serpentine set-up would be cool also.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
well guys this is interesting and I will keep watching this.
so far I have built and installed an ls motor did this before it was popular so i built my own mounts so it is in a different spot than all else. I have also cut and built coil over setup for mine. the rack and pinion would be a welcome addition however with what was said about teh engine mounts I am wondering if this will work for me? I will watch wish i was closer to california, well no I dont lol i wish u guys were closer to Missouri... Thanks and keep us updated as you are. Dave
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
bring this back up as I am interested to see what will be available and when. Like I said before my setup is way different than most as I have built what I needed to make my truck what it is but this looks like a neat option.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
don't worry, I'm still working on it.
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update?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
We are now driving, and testing. Also, we have to work with a rack manufacturer, to get them the way we want, so that is still in negotiations. I should know more next week.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Just out of curiosity, how is the clearance between the engine and the rack? I've got my engine set as low and as far back as I could get it without major cutting and there is barely an 1/8" of clearance between my crank pulley and my center drag link.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I think it will be OK, top of the rack body is 3/8" lower than the top of the stock drag link
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Cool, any ballpark guesses when you'll have it ready for market?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Well, in typical No Limit style, it may take a few months. I'd say July is a safe bet. I can't, in good conscious, sell a new part that we have'nt beat on for at least 5k miles, then dis-assembled and tested. After all, these are steering parts, and we would hate to kill someone.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Here's a few spy shots. The new mounting does not require any cutting or welding to the crossmember. Just drill five mounting holes. A small notch is needed to clear the steering. This unit is mounted on the JT, and will be in Del-Mar next week. We are now moving into the production phase.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Put me down for the first unit! This falls into what I have been going for on project cod fish! Old school look with modern technology. I am very excited to see this come about thanks for all you guys do to make our trucks better!
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Hey Rob,
Any pics of the driver side motor mount/rack clearance?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Looks good Rob
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Let's us know when they are available for purchase ill take one. Thanks for keep us posted
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Mech77, It is a tunable set up. The new tie rod end sits under the steering arm using a high-misalignment rod end. With stock arms, (and 2 or 3 deg of caster) use no spacers, then add 1/8" spacer for each 3* of increased caster.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Hey Rob, Ive been following your threads with drool running, You once stated the lower and further back the better, sooo. How about ten inches back and four inches lower. Ill have some pictures later.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I guess that's not with a stock firewall
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Awesome....still looking at $600-$700 for the kit? Also, any closer guess on when it will be available?
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I like the spy pics. glad this is commong along. thanks for the updates:
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I assume this set-up will work with the 73-87 GM trucks, maybe with a different outer tie rod end? Or, does it use the stock outer tie rod end?
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