Bolt in steering rack

[tasian]

thats looking great! so at this point whats your best bet at how many pennies i am going to need to save up?

[68GMCCustom]

yes.....we're getting there!

[ebfabman]

What kinda of rack is being used here?

[robnolimit]

There is a hole above the bend, and also on the bottom. We measure using the lower A-arm U-bolt as a guide. More to come.

[KQQL IT]

Is it available manual?? How much lighter.
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[ebfabman]

When the thread was somewhat new, I read where it was stated what OE rack was being used. Now I don't see it anywhere. Did someone delete it???

[robnolimit]

Next we cleaned all of the greese and grime off of the main crossmember. A piece of tape on the crossmember will make it easier to see the center line marks.

[robnolimit]

Using the lower A-arm u-bolts as a guide, measure and mark the center of the crossmember-make 2 or 3 measurements and double check your center from both sides.

[robnolimit]

Set the main mounting bracket onto the cross member and line up the center hole with the center line mark. Locate the hole center and mark it.

[robnolimit]

Center punch and drill with a 3/8 bit.

[robnolimit]

Re-mount the main plate and bolt in place. Reach through the large port in the crossmember behind each spring pocket.

[robnolimit]

Using the bracket as a guide drill the remaining 4 holes with a 3/8 drill bit.

[robnolimit]

Assemble the rack to the rack mount. Start with the drivers side rack mount bolt.

[robnolimit]

For the passenger side use the two supplied u-bolts to mount the rack to the bracket.

[robnolimit]

Test fit the rack mounting bracket. Our rack hit the lip of the crossmember-mark any interferance.

[robnolimit]

Use a grinder to cut the lip down for clearance.

[robnolimit]

Next is the spindle modification. Using a 5/8 drill bit, drill out the tie-rod mounting hole. Start from the top side. Try to drill it straight down through the original hole.

[FeNiX]

Originally Posted by robnolimit

Next is the spindle modification. Using a 5/8 drill bit, drill out the tie-rod mounting hole. Start from the top side. Try to drill it straight down through the original hole.

Is this safe? What hapens to the the cone shape hole?
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[jake696]

this looks great and should perform nice . i can't wait to see the finished product.

[Tmend]

So far looks killer. I can't wait for them to be up for sale...
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[robnolimit]

Next it's on to the steering shafts and u-joints. This bearing mount comes in the kit and must be fitted into the frame rail.

[robnolimit]

Using the diagram provided you will need to drill two new holes in the chassis-both 5/16". Then open up the factory hole to 7/8".

[robnolimit]

This shows the holes drilled out. We also did a little die-grinding for steering shaft clearance. You'll see why next.

[robnolimit]

Here you can see the shaft support bearing in place.

[robnolimit]

To get the Flaming River u-joint (supplied with the kit) to fit. The lower lip of the frame needs to be ground back about 3/8" to clear.