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Old 09-29-2006, 01:19 PM   #8
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Re: DropmemberC4

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet View Post
Nathan, I may have missed another thread you've posted, but I think what AesC10s might be getting at (because I was wondering myself) is do you offer a dropmember that doesn't require using all the C4 components and does not need the rack? I'd be interested in going that route and still being able to use my stock arms (could go tubular if necessary), and current front bag setup.
All the Dropmember designs, current and future, incorporate a rack and pinion. If you were hoping to keep the stock steering box and linkage, it just won't work. Originally I had thought about doing so, but the advantages of using rack and pinion: ease of design and fabrication w/using rack and pinion, performance gains in steering w/rack, and of course when the frame is notched for tie-rod clearance the box would be in front of the notch and it would just be a matter of time before the frame cracked and broke... not "if". After weighing the pros and cons I figured a $250-$300 cost of purchasing a rack would actually be an investment.

What are the concerns with the rack? I have had a lot of people ask if they could use the stock box. I always assumed it was cost... is that correct?
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