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**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 05:56 PM

Before final assembly, we noticed that one of the u-bolts was hitting the crossmember so the excess thread was cut off. You will need to check this

**rob32472** · 06-08-2011, 06:07 PM

Looks like a good kit so far How much is it and when can we buy it?
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aggie91 · 06-08-2011, 06:21 PM

I like it. Will this work on an '82 as well?

**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rob32472

Looks like a good kit so far How much is it and when can we buy it?
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The complete kit will include the rack and pinion, the rack mount, all mounting hardware, tie rod adjusters, outter tie rod assemblies, steering shaft stablizer bearing and mount, 2 flaming river billet u-joints, and a section of steering shaft.

The list price will end up at @ 849.00 for the complete kit.

**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 07:54 PM

Forum Member Special

We are going to pre-sell 10 kits at a discounted price of $750.00.

This offer is only good for Forum Members, this will give member a good deal and help us with production cost. If you are interested in purchasing one of the first ten please call direct to our order line 909-386-7637.

Expected ship date is July 1st.

**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I like it. Will this work on an '82 as well?

Yes the kits will fit from 1963-1987.

chapster · 06-08-2011, 09:24 PM

Rob,

you did not mention anything about driver side motor mount or requirement of notching the frame for tie rods. Can you confirm that the only modification required is the lip on the crossmember and the frame steering shaft hole/frame clearance.

A complete install pic would really be nice prior to us phoning for the discounted price.

Looks good so far

chapster · 06-08-2011, 10:12 PM

Taking a second look I see that in the pic for making clearance on bottom frame leg for the rack that the rack boots will be well bellow frame.

**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chapster

Rob,

you did not mention anything about driver side motor mount or requirement of notching the frame for tie rods. Can you confirm that the only modification required is the lip on the crossmember and the frame steering shaft hole/frame clearance.

A complete install pic would really be nice prior to us phoning for the discounted price.

Looks good so far

Thanks, in the beginning it looked like a motor mount mod was in the cards. But, with a few changes to the rack mounting for input shaft position, and using a three U-joint steering system, this is no longer needed. No notching the frame for the tie rods. If you look at the bearing mount picts, we use the 'forward' hole on the top of the frame as a starting point for the pass through hole. There may be some motor mounts that interfere with this, but the stock V-8, and all of the aftermarket mounts use the back two. (I think the forward hole may have been for 6 cyl mouns. Any info?) We have done a lot of test fitting on all three series - 63-66, 67-72, 73-87, and only about 1/3 of the trucks need the little bit of rack clearance, ALL of the trucks need the clearance for the lower U-Joint.

**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 10:17 PM

While we will be taking pre-orders, progress on this instal will take a short break, (thurs,fri) as we have a install certification class going on. We will finish the install and test drive tuesday ad Adams Motorsports Park.

Tmend · 06-08-2011, 10:44 PM

So will I be able to use my factory inline 6 power steering pump and hoses with this kit.
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**rob32472** · 06-08-2011, 10:44 PM

I am in calling in the morning
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**robnolimit** · 06-08-2011, 11:07 PM

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So will I be able to use my factory inline 6 power steering pump and hoses with this kit.
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Yes, that pump is fine, you wil need to change the end of the pressure hose. Does the six cyl mount use the back two holes? (there are three on the top of the frame)

Tmend · 06-08-2011, 11:40 PM

Rob call me 8187939713 Thomas ill check out the frame over the phone
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Tmend · 06-09-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

Yes, that pump is fine, you wil need to change the end of the pressure hose. Does the six cyl mount use the back two holes? (there are three on the top of the frame)

If your talking about the holes where the engine stands bolt to yes. My inline 6 bolts up to the 2 closest holes towards the fire wall.
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Tmend · 06-09-2011, 01:12 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...3&d=1305320484. This post shows a pic hope it helps.
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Tmend · 06-09-2011, 01:13 AM

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If your talking about the holes where the engine stands bolt to yes. My inline 6 bolts up to the 2 closest holes towards the fire wall.
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Does this mean I won't be able us the kit?
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Project1970 · 06-09-2011, 02:00 AM

The way I read it, if your mount is in the rear two holes, you're set. Mine is in the front two.

Fastfun · 06-09-2011, 12:19 PM

Just ordered mine!!!!!

dnd1978 · 06-09-2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by robnolimit

Forum Member Special

We are going to pre-sell 10 kits at a discounted price of $750.00.

This offer is only good for Forum Members, this will give member a good deal and help us with production cost. If you are interested in purchasing one of the first ten please call direct to our order line 909-386-7637.

Expected ship date is July 1st.

My order is in.

68GMCCustom · 06-09-2011, 01:52 PM

crap.....this means I'd have to relocate the motor/trans and shorten the d-shaft.

my mounts are in the front holes...which I thought was the proper sbc mounting location?

**rob32472** · 06-09-2011, 05:39 PM

Ordered mine...... Only a couple left so the operator says
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Project1970 · 06-10-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

crap.....this means I'd have to relocate the motor/trans and shorten the d-shaft.

You and me both. I can't remember what position my towers were in before the LS1, but I've got a ground running to the rear hole on the driver's side that I think has been there for ages (i.e. long before the LS1).

Looks like I'm back to my plan of ditching the rag joint for a U-joint and getting a quick ratio steering box. Shame, this does look nice.

**rob32472** · 06-10-2011, 08:46 AM

In looking at the kit seems as if it would be simple enough to modify the steering linkage to work with front mounting hole. The mounting and other components are the hard part with a little tweaking this should work fine.
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**robnolimit** · 06-10-2011, 04:37 PM

We took a look at that, and it seams that if you moved the pass through hole back, to be centered between the front two holes, everything would work fine. This would require drilling through both the motor mount and the chassis.

06-08-2011, 05:56 PM	#151
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack Before final assembly, we noticed that one of the u-bolts was hitting the crossmember so the excess thread was cut off. You will need to check this Attached Images __________________ 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!

06-08-2011, 06:07 PM	#152
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Bolt in steering rack Looks like a good kit so far How much is it and when can we buy it? Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2011, 06:21 PM	#153
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06-08-2011, 07:54 PM	#155
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack Forum Member Special We are going to pre-sell 10 kits at a discounted price of $750.00. This offer is only good for Forum Members, this will give member a good deal and help us with production cost. If you are interested in purchasing one of the first ten please call direct to our order line 909-386-7637. Expected ship date is July 1st. __________________ 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!

06-08-2011, 09:24 PM	#157
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Bolt in steering rack Rob, you did not mention anything about driver side motor mount or requirement of notching the frame for tie rods. Can you confirm that the only modification required is the lip on the crossmember and the frame steering shaft hole/frame clearance. A complete install pic would really be nice prior to us phoning for the discounted price. Looks good so far __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project) Last edited by chapster; 06-08-2011 at 09:31 PM.

06-08-2011, 10:12 PM	#158
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Bolt in steering rack Taking a second look I see that in the pic for making clearance on bottom frame leg for the rack that the rack boots will be well bellow frame. __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

06-08-2011, 10:17 PM	#160
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack While we will be taking pre-orders, progress on this instal will take a short break, (thurs,fri) as we have a install certification class going on. We will finish the install and test drive tuesday ad Adams Motorsports Park. __________________ 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!

06-08-2011, 10:44 PM	#161
Tmend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,295	Re: Bolt in steering rack So will I be able to use my factory inline 6 power steering pump and hoses with this kit. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

06-08-2011, 10:44 PM	#162
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Bolt in steering rack I am in calling in the morning Posted via Mobile Device

06-08-2011, 11:40 PM	#164
Tmend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,295	Re: Bolt in steering rack Rob call me 8187939713 Thomas ill check out the frame over the phone Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

06-09-2011, 01:12 AM	#166
Tmend Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reseda CA Posts: 1,295	Re: Bolt in steering rack http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...3&d=1305320484. This post shows a pic hope it helps. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Some progress is better then no progress

06-09-2011, 02:00 AM	#168
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Re: Bolt in steering rack The way I read it, if your mount is in the rear two holes, you're set. Mine is in the front two. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

06-09-2011, 12:19 PM	#169
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Bolt in steering rack Just ordered mine!!!!!

06-09-2011, 01:52 PM	#171
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Bolt in steering rack crap.....this means I'd have to relocate the motor/trans and shorten the d-shaft. my mounts are in the front holes...which I thought was the proper sbc mounting location? __________________ 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

06-09-2011, 05:39 PM	#172
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Bolt in steering rack Ordered mine...... Only a couple left so the operator says Posted via Mobile Device



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06-10-2011, 08:46 AM	#174
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Bolt in steering rack In looking at the kit seems as if it would be simple enough to modify the steering linkage to work with front mounting hole. The mounting and other components are the hard part with a little tweaking this should work fine. Posted via Mobile Device

06-10-2011, 04:37 PM	#175
robnolimit Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dandridge, Tn. USA Posts: 2,226	Re: Bolt in steering rack We took a look at that, and it seams that if you moved the pass through hole back, to be centered between the front two holes, everything would work fine. This would require drilling through both the motor mount and the chassis. __________________ 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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