Rack and pinion? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

87 Shortwide · 05-19-2005, 01:53 PM

Does anyone make a manual rack setup for our trucks? I would love to do away with my power box, but I wasn't sure if I had to fab a rack in or if there was a kit.

bodydropped · 05-19-2005, 02:41 PM

get a hot rod magazine they sell them in there

**Captkaos** · 05-19-2005, 03:25 PM

You will have to fab it.

boxrodz · 05-19-2005, 03:52 PM

I'm not sure if you are trying to find a kit that uses the original crossmember. I haven't seen one exist. The only kit that I've come across is the Fatman Bolt-in Kit that comes with a R&P crossmember. I think I've seen them listed for $999 in the rags.

87 Shortwide · 05-19-2005, 07:50 PM

is there a manual steering box for the 78-87 trucks? This is a topic I have little knowledge on, so I'm kinda lost.

tbirdman88 · 05-19-2005, 08:25 PM

Hey 87 shortbed
i think you can use a steering box from a 67-72 chevy truck and just change your pitman arm. but you might dble check. i live in park city,so if you need to locate parts i might be able to help. i go to the salvage yards about every weekend, hope this helps.

donnie-87shortcrewcab
tbirdman88@msn.com

Slonaker · 05-20-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87 Shortwide

is there a manual steering box for the 78-87 trucks? This is a topic I have little knowledge on, so I'm kinda lost.

I know a guy with an older 73-87 that had manual steering. I saw the truck, so I know it was available.

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 05-20-2005, 10:53 AM

Yes you can get a manual steering box for these truck. They typically are found on 6cyl base models. I had one on mine '73. BTW, they are a PTA to steer with running anything larger than about 245's.

bodydropped · 05-20-2005, 11:54 AM

manual was offerend on the straight 6 trucks i got one im buildin and im taken it off

bodydropped · 05-20-2005, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

I'm not sure if you are trying to find a kit that uses the original crossmember. I haven't seen one exist. The only kit that I've come across is the Fatman Bolt-in Kit that comes with a R&P crossmember. I think I've seen them listed for $999 in the rags.

i called them what sucks if goes from chevy to mustang 2 which means if u had drop spindles they dont work no more

05-19-2005, 01:53 PM	#1
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Rack and pinion? Does anyone make a manual rack setup for our trucks? I would love to do away with my power box, but I wasn't sure if I had to fab a rack in or if there was a kit. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

05-19-2005, 02:41 PM	#2
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	get a hot rod magazine they sell them in there __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

05-19-2005, 03:25 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You will have to fab it. __________________ 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

05-19-2005, 03:52 PM	#4
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I'm not sure if you are trying to find a kit that uses the original crossmember. I haven't seen one exist. The only kit that I've come across is the Fatman Bolt-in Kit that comes with a R&P crossmember. I think I've seen them listed for $999 in the rags. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

05-19-2005, 07:50 PM	#5
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	is there a manual steering box for the 78-87 trucks? This is a topic I have little knowledge on, so I'm kinda lost. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

05-19-2005, 08:25 PM	#6
tbirdman88 87 short crewcab Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: duncan okla Posts: 82	manual steering box Hey 87 shortbed i think you can use a steering box from a 67-72 chevy truck and just change your pitman arm. but you might dble check. i live in park city,so if you need to locate parts i might be able to help. i go to the salvage yards about every weekend, hope this helps. donnie-87shortcrewcab tbirdman88@msn.com

05-20-2005, 10:53 AM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yes you can get a manual steering box for these truck. They typically are found on 6cyl base models. I had one on mine '73. BTW, they are a PTA to steer with running anything larger than about 245's. __________________ 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

05-20-2005, 11:54 AM	#9
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	manual was offerend on the straight 6 trucks i got one im buildin and im taken it off __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.