Retro-fit Rack and Pinion steering - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Blue Pig · 04-26-2002, 03:29 AM

Has anyone put a rack and pinion on their truck or seen it done? I was wondering if so, what a good donor for this project may be. My old box is gettin a little wobbly and worn out, and the thought of a descent rack and pinion just crossed my mind.

Smooth68 · 04-26-2002, 08:08 AM

I know FATMAN's has a kit for this but I don't know of anyone who has done their "at home" graph. I'd like to see some myself.

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'68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain.
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Mike C · 04-26-2002, 03:11 PM

I wouldn't do it. WHile the R&P is fine in lightweight car, compared to a recirculating ball setup they are weak and much more prone to wear. Get an AGR quick ratio box for your truck with one of their super pumps and don't think about it again.

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70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400
72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's
64 Corvette Coupe
68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700
69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110
72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable

Alexis · 04-26-2002, 03:27 PM

this is questionable, most 2wd chevy that are brand new come with rack and pinion. but yeah, i would go with a different ratio box

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Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up)
Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (daily driver)
Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (daily driver)

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Stepside · 04-26-2002, 04:28 PM

Mike C, more info on this AGR box...
Stepside

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70 sstep tubbed, Muncie
68 swb LT-1

PanelDeland · 04-26-2002, 09:55 PM

I think I saw in a truck mag.(wish I could remember which one) a R&P setup from a Dodge Dakota.It seems like it was a kit for Chevy trucks but I can't remember if it was specific to a certain year.

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Mike C · 04-27-2002, 08:51 PM

AGR makes boxes for all sorts of vehicles, including increased effort 12:1 performance boxes. Give Summit a call as they are a dealer. I have one of their constant ratio rock-crawler boxes in the Jimmy. If I had to do it again, I would buy the variable ratio unit which gives a better on center feel on the road, more like a new truck.

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70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400
72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's
64 Corvette Coupe
68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700
69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110
72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable

04-26-2002, 03:29 AM	#1
The Blue Pig Thread Wizard Since 2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 102	Retro-fit Rack and Pinion steering Has anyone put a rack and pinion on their truck or seen it done? I was wondering if so, what a good donor for this project may be. My old box is gettin a little wobbly and worn out, and the thought of a descent rack and pinion just crossed my mind. __________________ --70 C-10 Longbed --71 C-10 Longbed --72 K-20 Longbed --74 C-10 Shortbed --86 Toyota Tercel (His Driver) --05 Chevy Trailblazer (Her Driver)

04-26-2002, 08:08 AM	#2
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I know FATMAN's has a kit for this but I don't know of anyone who has done their "at home" graph. I'd like to see some myself. ------------------ Prost68trk web page or btshaffer@wmconnect.com '68 short/wide, 402BB/TH400, '81 rear frame rails, F@rd 9" 31 spline, leaf springs moved inboard, shaved firewall, cab seam, wiper cowl, dash, hood ridge, chrome drivetrain. '97 Z-71 Ext-cab Driver West Fork, Arkansas IM - btshaffer (will soon change) __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

04-26-2002, 03:11 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	I wouldn't do it. WHile the R&P is fine in lightweight car, compared to a recirculating ball setup they are weak and much more prone to wear. Get an AGR quick ratio box for your truck with one of their super pumps and don't think about it again. ------------------ 70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

04-26-2002, 04:28 PM	#5
Stepside Gasser Join Date: May 2000 Location: Thomasville,NC USA Posts: 456	Mike C, more info on this AGR box... Stepside ------------------ 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie 68 swb LT-1 __________________ :thud 70 sstep tubbed, Muncie, double hump, snowflake,

04-26-2002, 09:55 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I think I saw in a truck mag.(wish I could remember which one) a R&P setup from a Dodge Dakota.It seems like it was a kit for Chevy trucks but I can't remember if it was specific to a certain year. ------------------ Deland does Chevys 68Chevy panel(LIZ) "A man and his truck,it's a beautiful thing" "I have the body of a god,unfortunately it's Budda" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-26-2002, 03:27 PM	#4
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	this is questionable, most 2wd chevy that are brand new come with rack and pinion. but yeah, i would go with a different ratio box ------------------ Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up) Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (daily driver) Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (daily driver) AIM:Alexmart1 Mountain View, Cali

04-27-2002, 08:51 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	AGR makes boxes for all sorts of vehicles, including increased effort 12:1 performance boxes. Give Summit a call as they are a dealer. I have one of their constant ratio rock-crawler boxes in the Jimmy. If I had to do it again, I would buy the variable ratio unit which gives a better on center feel on the road, more like a new truck. ------------------ 70 GMC 3/4 ton Sierra Grande 402/TH400 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert TPI & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 72 Datsun 240Z-ol' reliable __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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