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EyeH8the24 · 02-15-2005, 10:49 PM

what rack is recommended for a 67-72 truck.? i want to change to a rack since i have cut my cross member..any help ?? i was thinkin of a 93 camaro rack ....it looks like it will work great!

fastbagged68 · 02-16-2005, 03:04 AM

Power is from I beleive T-bird like 79-89. I think.

**Captkaos** · 02-16-2005, 04:04 PM

83-87 for the power T-bird Rack.

GMCGRANDS · 02-16-2005, 09:46 PM

NAPA 22-248 Power rack for Mercury Cougar 82-83. Ford design.

el curioso · 02-17-2005, 07:26 PM

i have a 1995 t bird from which i can get just about any part off. will the rack from this one fit a 1972 c-10 front factory disk brakes.

GMCGRANDS · 02-18-2005, 05:34 PM

This is not a simple bolt on propostion. You must weld mounting points with the correct spacing to the crossmember. Then you will need someone to machine adapters to adapt the rack end to the truck tie rod ends. The ford racks threaded rods are smaller than the truck tie rod end and both are male. Most racks I have seen will have to have the threaded ends shortened as well. Then its very difficult to get the correct geometry to eliminate bump steer. Bill Turner sold crossmembers with this Mod but there were alot of issues (wouldnt recommend) and still required some fabrication skills. I have one and I was never satisfied. Several other board members have as well. To my knowledge none of us have made everything work but keep in mind we were all trying to accomplish multiple things at the same time ie Tubular control arms, Crossmember drops, and rack and pinion. I have no doubt it can be made to work with enough time and money, but I got tired of throwing both at it and went to a Fatman fabrications IFS. If you are serious and wont to spend the time, I have a crossmember with the rack mounts already in place, Tubular upper and lower arms, rack, etc. that can be bought cheap. Pm me for details.

02-15-2005, 10:49 PM	#1
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	rack question......... what rack is recommended for a 67-72 truck.? i want to change to a rack since i have cut my cross member..any help ?? i was thinkin of a 93 camaro rack ....it looks like it will work great!

02-16-2005, 04:04 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	83-87 for the power T-bird Rack. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-16-2005, 09:46 PM	#4
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	NAPA 22-248 Power rack for Mercury Cougar 82-83. Ford design. __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9

02-18-2005, 05:34 PM	#6
GMCGRANDS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Franklin , N.C. USA Posts: 105	This is not a simple bolt on propostion. You must weld mounting points with the correct spacing to the crossmember. Then you will need someone to machine adapters to adapt the rack end to the truck tie rod ends. The ford racks threaded rods are smaller than the truck tie rod end and both are male. Most racks I have seen will have to have the threaded ends shortened as well. Then its very difficult to get the correct geometry to eliminate bump steer. Bill Turner sold crossmembers with this Mod but there were alot of issues (wouldnt recommend) and still required some fabrication skills. I have one and I was never satisfied. Several other board members have as well. To my knowledge none of us have made everything work but keep in mind we were all trying to accomplish multiple things at the same time ie Tubular control arms, Crossmember drops, and rack and pinion. I have no doubt it can be made to work with enough time and money, but I got tired of throwing both at it and went to a Fatman fabrications IFS. If you are serious and wont to spend the time, I have a crossmember with the rack mounts already in place, Tubular upper and lower arms, rack, etc. that can be bought cheap. Pm me for details. __________________ Mark 72'GMC Sierra Grande 2wd SWB, Fatman stageV IFS, 6.0 liter LQ4 Gen 3 and 4L80E under construction 05' GMC Sierra Denali LQ9 Last edited by GMCGRANDS; 02-19-2005 at 11:02 AM.

02-16-2005, 03:04 AM	#2
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Power is from I beleive T-bird like 79-89. I think.

02-17-2005, 07:26 PM	#5
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	i have a 1995 t bird from which i can get just about any part off. will the rack from this one fit a 1972 c-10 front factory disk brakes.



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