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Old 11-27-2012, 04:45 PM   #376
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

Rob, what is your direct email?

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Old 11-28-2012, 12:41 AM   #377
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

I had to make my own carrier bearing support for mine. Well the headers on my bbc would have been in the way where you guys had originally placed it anyway. Its all good rack is on! Truck not ready for the road yet, dont know when...
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:05 PM   #378
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I was about ready to pull the trigger on this product as I have wanted to for quite a while but i blew thru my clutch so I now need a new one of those to get me going again. They dont seem too cheap...
Great news on your install. I will be excited to see how it all works together.
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Old 11-28-2012, 09:37 PM   #379
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

I've been thinking about this as my current steering gear box really needs replaced....but since I want to wind up with a complete new IFS I'm not sure spending money on this as an interim solution and then selling the parts later for a considerable discount when I finally add the IFS is a good idea for my project dollars. I've done enough of the upgrading some parts only to pull them out later for a bigger/better upgrade already!
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:14 AM   #380
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lol yea I know what you mean. I usually try to do things right and once. I dont have the money or time to try different things. I have already pieced together new upper a-arms and a coil over design I did so this seemed next. I like to drive mine so anything I do I hope for an improvement in that department. Good luck.
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Old 05-24-2014, 11:09 AM   #381
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

Looks like we never did get any complete instal and test drive info on this from the guys who purchased.

Rob, I also couldn't find your R&P listed on RideTechs Tru Turn page.
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Old 05-27-2014, 09:56 AM   #382
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

I posted install pics in our thread of the '82 we used Rob's kit in. It works great! We had no issues at all. Even though we had front bags, we really only ran it as a static drop. The truck had no on board air at all. We just set up at ride height and drove the crap out of it.

I plan an doing the same thing we did on the '82 in the '65 I have.
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Old 06-01-2014, 04:45 PM   #383
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

I bolted mine in place yesterday and had zero problems at all. The bracket fit the crossmember perfectly. I haven't started on steering linkage yet, but the parts/instructions included look like they'll do the job just fine.
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Old 05-02-2015, 04:37 PM   #384
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Old 05-03-2015, 03:17 AM   #385
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If anyones interested I did a power rack on a C10 about 8 years ago.
heres a link to it. It cost about $300 to do. You will need some good fab skills.

http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/rackpinion.html
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Old 05-03-2015, 07:37 AM   #386
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Old 05-22-2015, 12:32 AM   #387
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So what is the price of the brackets..
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Old 05-22-2015, 09:12 AM   #388
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So what is the price of the brackets..
Which brackets are you asking about?

If it is the one from the No Limit kit, then those are not available separately. Rob sells his as a complete kit.
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Old 05-25-2015, 06:37 PM   #389
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

I have gotten a rack and pinion. I was just hoping to get a bracket to mount it. . .
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Old 05-26-2015, 08:58 AM   #390
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

This is true, we only sell it as a complete package. The rack we use starts life as a late model Chevy Truck rack, but then we have a re-builder do some heavy mods. Getting the geometry right is important to us. If we sold the bracket separately, no rack would fit, and you would have endless struggles, calling and posting all of the complaints. Nobody wins in that case. Sorry but that's the honest answer. Thanks for understanding.
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Old 09-21-2015, 08:59 AM   #391
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

Rob,

I'm assuming this kit would work with both the stock setup and the full Hotchkis front kit?
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Yes, this will work with the TVS kit
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

Bringing up an old thread, I know, sorry.

I just bought this kit from you and realized I have my motor mounts in the front two holes.

On post 298 you mention the correct hole locations.

Just so I understand correctly the 7/8's hole is where the front bolt hole in the mount, then front mounting hole is in the frame, the back mounting hole is going through motor mount and the frame and the back motor mount hole is untouched. Is that correct? it'd look something like this?-----> . [O . .]

From left to right:
1. Front bearing mount hole
2. 7/8's hole for DD shaft
3. Back bearing mount hole (going through frame and motor mount)
4. Back motor mount hole (untouched)

Then you welded on the front of the motor mount (which would be the [ in the pictogram above) to the frame for stability???
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Bringing up an old thread, I know, sorry.

I just bought this kit from you and realized I have my motor mounts in the front two holes.

On post 298 you mention the correct hole locations.

Just so I understand correctly the 7/8's hole is where the front bolt hole in the mount, then front mounting hole is in the frame, the back mounting hole is going through motor mount and the frame and the back motor mount hole is untouched. Is that correct? it'd look something like this?-----> . [O . .]

From left to right:
1. Front bearing mount hole
2. 7/8's hole for DD shaft
3. Back bearing mount hole (going through frame and motor mount)
4. Back motor mount hole (untouched)

Then you welded on the front of the motor mount (which would be the [ in the pictogram above) to the frame for stability???
Yes, that will work fine.
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Old 06-20-2017, 06:42 AM   #395
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Re: Bolt in steering rack

I went with Rob's suggestion and got a 32" universal Ididit column. Now every steering and suspension aspect of the truck is new.

Finally got everything installed. It looks great and I am happy.

Here are a few pictures.


Very good quality.



I had to cut the excess stud off the LCA U-joint

All mocked up.

Getting excited at this point.

Getting EXTREMELY excited now!

Hole for steering shaft, which i still need to weld the front lip.



All done!!!!!!



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Old 06-20-2017, 04:22 PM   #396
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That looks great! Nice job on the install. I'll be curious to see how it drives for you.
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Old 06-20-2017, 09:07 PM   #397
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Yeah, me too. My alignment guy is on vacation until this weekend.
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Old 06-30-2017, 11:12 PM   #398
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Yeah, me too. My alignment guy is on vacation until this weekend.
Have you had a chance to get her on the road? I'm excited to hear your thoughts.
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The steering is very tight and very responsive. overall I am very happy. My alignment guy said I have no room for adjustment on the tie rod ends; It is within spec though. He said if the sleeve had more threads on rack side (longer) he would have had more adjustment, but currently think it is bottoming out.
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That's great. I'm glad it's what you expected keep up posted as you get a few miles on it.
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