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Old 08-11-2010, 09:31 PM   #12
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Re: Rack & Pinion on Stock Crossmember?

My point earlier was that DSE uses the recirulating ball boxes on many of their builds w/great success. Their R&P set-up is only available w/their Hydroformed sub-frames.

I equate DSE's front HF sub-frames to an aftermarket frame/part. And they're a high end part @ that (beyond Dropmember territory in 'truck-speak'). If they use the stock/OE sub-frame on a build, they'll use upgraded OE style boxes w/upgraded steering parts as it's not worth retro-fitting a R&P set-up because it won't be optimum.

I feel there's much improvement available just w/the stock stuff w/o the hassle of trying to figure out all the PROPER geometry required to truely benefit from the R&P swap.
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