Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 08:23 AM

Hi guy's, I'm a new guy on here

I have a 66 short panel truck, I've bagged it, got 3 in drop spendals and raised the k-member 1-1/2 in the frame (after reading some builds on here there where better ways of doing that!). But anyway I want to put a rack & pinion on it but I don't know the best way to do the tie rod ends? I was curious what you all thought! O and by the way this forum rocks!

**Mathew21** · 03-25-2014, 08:33 AM

I don't know the answer to your question. But I wanted to say Welcome.

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 08:42 AM

Here's a few pic's of her!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mathew21

I don't know the answer to your question. But I wanted to say Welcome.

Thank's Mathew21!

kieth · 03-25-2014, 09:27 AM

Rob at no limit engineering makes a rack and pinion kit,

Here is a link: http://nolimitengineering.com/produc...47&id=26244520

Jmiller022 · 03-25-2014, 09:29 AM

why do you want the rack and pinion over the standard drag link and gear box set up? is it a clearance issue?

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmiller022

why do you want the rack and pinion over the standard drag link and gear box set up? is it a clearance issue?

Well it puts my tie rod ends at a serious angle, cuz I moved the K-member up in to the frame.

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 09:58 AM

I'll check it out Kieth, thanks!

BRASSHEAD · 03-25-2014, 10:13 AM

Got any build pictures of how you did the frontend? That thing looks sweet, love the stacks!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

Got any build pictures of how you did the frontend? That thing looks sweet, love the stacks!

I think so, I'll have to dig deep that was a few years back!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 11:45 AM

Brasshead, here are the pic's I got!

tincan1966 · 03-25-2014, 12:03 PM

I built my own front cross member, with a rack and pinion mount. What I had done was had the stock spindels reamed out to the newer taper. (OEM is 1.5 taper and the T-Bird rod ends I used are a 2.0) They fit well now.

I also did not narrow my front end any, which, looking back would have been a good idea, as I did have a little trouble getting my toe in close and having a safe amount of threads in the tie rod end. Ended up with some inner tie rod spacers in the rack, which I am not big on. I have since found that there are tie rod ends available that are 1.5" longer in the threaded section, which would have solved my whole problem, too. It's all a learning curve when you start building your own parts.

There's a lot of good kits out there, and my decision was purely with budget, and I wanted to see if I could do it.

BRASSHEAD · 03-25-2014, 12:56 PM

Look's like you cut your frame to fit over the cross member. That's not a bad idea. I should have seen your truck around, do you go to many shows? If you get a chance you should come to Kunkels Drive-in over in Connersville this summer they have a cruise-in twice a month.

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tincan1966

I built my own front cross member, with a rack and pinion mount. What I had done was had the stock spindels reamed out to the newer taper. (OEM is 1.5 taper and the T-Bird rod ends I used are a 2.0) They fit well now.

I also did not narrow my front end any, which, looking back would have been a good idea, as I did have a little trouble getting my toe in close and having a safe amount of threads in the tie rod end. Ended up with some inner tie rod spacers in the rack, which I am not big on. I have since found that there are tie rod ends available that are 1.5" longer in the threaded section, which would have solved my whole problem, too. It's all a learning curve when you start building your own parts.

There's a lot of good kits out there, and my decision was purely with budget, and I wanted to see if I could do it.

Ok cool I've seen the different taper reamers, I'll probably go with that! Wonder where I could find the longer tie rod ends you were talking about. Yeah I'm like you, no money, and love to build! Thanks for the info!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

Look's like you cut your frame to fit over the cross member. That's not a bad idea. I should have seen your truck around, do you go to many shows? If you get a chance you should come to Kunkels Drive-in over in Connersville this summer they have a cruise-in twice a month.

Cool, just realized your in Connersville! I know a lot of people that live there, I think half the population works in Shelbyville! Anyway I got on the road last May just in time for Beatersville car show in Louisville, KY which is an AWESOME car show, but other than that just a few local shows, but I will have to check out that cruise-in your talking about!

BRASSHEAD · 03-25-2014, 03:14 PM

You may want to check this show out it's in Lewisville right on US40. Lots of cool cars and cool people, your ride would fit right in.

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BRASSHEAD

You may want to check this show out it's in Lewisville right on US40. Lots of cool cars and cool people, your ride would fit right in.

If I got it back together, I will for sure! Its in pieces at the moment! Doing a T-56 swap and all that goes with it like, drive shaft, clutch linkage and rear end gears.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-25-2014, 04:46 PM

1960-87 Chevrolet & GMC Pickup Bolt-in IFS Package
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6503312

I have a Mustang II IFS Clip on my 62.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

Mater/10 · 03-25-2014, 04:55 PM

Bro thats a SHHHHWEEEEEETTTTT Panel!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

1960-87 Chevrolet & GMC Pickup Bolt-in IFS Package
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6503312

I have a Mustang II IFS Clip on my 62.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

Man that thing is awesome, and mean!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater/10

Bro thats a SHHHHWEEEEEETTTTT Panel!

Thanks Mater!

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 05:14 PM

Ok ? if I'm mostly replying on this forum from my phone how do I get my pics to show up? (I'm not real tech savvy!)

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-25-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 66PANEL

Ok ? if I'm mostly replying on this forum from my phone how do I get my pics to show up? (I'm not real tech savvy!)

what type of smart phone do you have?

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

what type of smart phone do you have?

Verizon Motorola RAZR.

66PANEL · 03-25-2014, 06:01 PM

Ok, I'm on the wife's Kindle! Want to show you guy's what I'm working on now, other than the rack & pinion

03-25-2014, 08:23 AM	#1
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Hi guy's, I'm a new guy on here I have a 66 short panel truck, I've bagged it, got 3 in drop spendals and raised the k-member 1-1/2 in the frame (after reading some builds on here there where better ways of doing that!). But anyway I want to put a rack & pinion on it but I don't know the best way to do the tie rod ends? I was curious what you all thought! O and by the way this forum rocks!

03-25-2014, 08:33 AM	#2
Mathew21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,191	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 I don't know the answer to your question. But I wanted to say Welcome.

03-25-2014, 08:42 AM	#3
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Here's a few pic's of her! Attached Images

03-25-2014, 09:27 AM	#5
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Rob at no limit engineering makes a rack and pinion kit, Here is a link: http://nolimitengineering.com/produc...47&id=26244520

03-25-2014, 09:29 AM	#6
Jmiller022 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 212	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 why do you want the rack and pinion over the standard drag link and gear box set up? is it a clearance issue? __________________ 68' c10 stepper 5.3/4L60e Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578917

03-25-2014, 09:58 AM	#8
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 I'll check it out Kieth, thanks!

03-25-2014, 10:13 AM	#9
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Got any build pictures of how you did the frontend? That thing looks sweet, love the stacks!

03-25-2014, 11:45 AM	#11
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Brasshead, here are the pic's I got! Attached Images

03-25-2014, 12:03 PM	#12
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 I built my own front cross member, with a rack and pinion mount. What I had done was had the stock spindels reamed out to the newer taper. (OEM is 1.5 taper and the T-Bird rod ends I used are a 2.0) They fit well now. I also did not narrow my front end any, which, looking back would have been a good idea, as I did have a little trouble getting my toe in close and having a safe amount of threads in the tie rod end. Ended up with some inner tie rod spacers in the rack, which I am not big on. I have since found that there are tie rod ends available that are 1.5" longer in the threaded section, which would have solved my whole problem, too. It's all a learning curve when you start building your own parts. There's a lot of good kits out there, and my decision was purely with budget, and I wanted to see if I could do it.

03-25-2014, 12:56 PM	#13
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Look's like you cut your frame to fit over the cross member. That's not a bad idea. I should have seen your truck around, do you go to many shows? If you get a chance you should come to Kunkels Drive-in over in Connersville this summer they have a cruise-in twice a month.

03-25-2014, 03:14 PM	#16
BRASSHEAD Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 You may want to check this show out it's in Lewisville right on US40. Lots of cool cars and cool people, your ride would fit right in. Attached Images

03-25-2014, 04:46 PM	#18
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 1960-87 Chevrolet & GMC Pickup Bolt-in IFS Package http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6503312 I have a Mustang II IFS Clip on my 62. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

03-25-2014, 04:55 PM	#19
Mater/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Bro thats a SHHHHWEEEEEETTTTT Panel! __________________ 1964 Chevorlet Custom 10 350/350 ,ps,mb,A/c,BBW -Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608625 1969 Chevy Nova 2 dr I6 250/powerglide 1967,68,69,70,71,72 Chevy Frankenstein

03-25-2014, 05:14 PM	#22
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Ok ? if I'm mostly replying on this forum from my phone how do I get my pics to show up? (I'm not real tech savvy!)

03-25-2014, 06:01 PM	#25
66PANEL Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 96	Re: Installing Rack & Pinion on your C10 Ok, I'm on the wife's Kindle! Want to show you guy's what I'm working on now, other than the rack & pinion Attached Images



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