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Re: Bolt in steering rack
You can see the upper shaft connecting to the column and top u-joint.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Using factory G.M. lines, we plumbed the power steering hoses.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Rob, any ideas for a bushing or something on the top side of the frame? Could the bearing be turned over with a spacer so that it is flush with the frame on the top? Maybe it is just me but it looks a little unfinished as it is..... not to mention a great place for trash to settle... give me your thoughts..
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
you're changing the tie rod end type too....so its fine.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
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i.e. - when you use a MII or Ford R&P and associated tierod ends - they have a different taper than our trucks do. Not saying this is a MII rack - I'm just expounding on what my research on racks learned me. ![]() |
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
great work.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Easy now, were not done yet. spindle mods and tie rod ends, and alignment are the last bit to go. We will be using a High-Misalignment rod end, so there is no re-tapering of the spindle.
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Here's the last steps. We finally recieved the adjuster sleeves today! The hex shock is threaded with 5/8" x 18 on one side, and 14mm x 1.5 on the other. We then had them heat treated. Tie rod ends are high-mis-alignment 5/8" chromoly.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Start by removing the spring clamps on the rack boots
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Thread the rod end into the adjuster sleeve. Leave approx 1/4" of thread showing, tighten the jam nut - TIGHT!
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
** Thread the adjuster sleeve onto the inner tie-rod end. Leave approx 1" of thread showing. Leave the JAM NUT Loose
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Bolt the new tie-rod assembly to the bottom of the steering arm. The large U.S.S. washer installs on the bottom, as a saftey stop for the rod end.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
The Complete Install. Toe adjustment is made between the inner tie-rod end and the adjuster sleeve. Don't forget to put the spring clamp back on for the rack boot. For smooth cruisers, set toe at - 1/8" . For more spirited driving, try 1/8" toe out.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Any way to lube those heims? There are heims with zerks. Any reason why you're not using them? Not being negative. Just asking
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
At this time we have'nt found a supplier with that item. - High mis-alignment, chromolly, with a grease zerk. if you know of any, let me know.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Give me the size and I'll check it out right away.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
post #212 said 5/8
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I pretty much figured 5/8ths. That's what all the racks used on all the race cars we built that used r&p. I got a call in to a supplier right now. It may be the high misalignment won't allow enough material for a zerk. It would be good to be able to keep lube on that joint with all the movement there.
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
Just my two cents on the greasable rod ends.... I wouldn't recommend using them due to the fact that they are MUCH weaker. The area where the rod end is drilled and tapped for the grease fitting creates a major weak spot. I have seen several rod ends fail due to this. They split and peeled right apart... wouldn't be a fun ride.
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Ship them out!!!!!
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Re: Bolt in steering rack
I don't know how much has changed from this production version to the one in the old Joe, but will the production version still work with a pancaked crossmember?
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