Author Topic: Rack and pinion  (Read 1330 times)

Offline Fooch

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Rack and pinion
« on: February 16, 2007 - 01:27:55 PM »
Not sure if this is the right area to put it in, if not let me know and I will move it, but are there any kits or any way to get rack and pinion steering in a '70 Cuda? I heard through a few of my dads friends that it may require modifications to the frame, any truth to that?

-Jared




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Re: Rack and pinion
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2007 - 01:50:04 PM »
there are a few types availble , probably the best is the Alter-K-Tion ,most replace or modify the K frame & if they incorperate coilover front shocks will require frame re-inforcement with the exception of the Alter-K-Tion    , the majority are front steer types which require a different spindle , rear steer types can use the factory spindle

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Offline Fooch

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Re: Rack and pinion
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2007 - 02:02:08 PM »
I'll look into that, thanks.  :2thumbs:

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Re: Rack and pinion
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2007 - 05:10:56 PM »
Unisteer makes a rack and pinion kit for e-bodies that is "supposed" to bolt in with out modifying the k-frame. I'm considering it for my 70' as well.
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Re: Rack and pinion
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2007 - 09:22:30 AM »
I've heard the Unisteer system is kind of pricey at $1500-1800 and may cause some bump steer problems. Never looked at it myself though. One of the biggest problems with a rack set up is oil pan interference and locating the rack without cutting into and requiring a different oil pan.

You can get great improvements with a Firm Feel unit, but you still have to deal with the weight.

Offline matt63

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Re: Rack and pinion
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2007 - 09:46:41 AM »
The Alterkation kits start at $3000. https://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/home.php
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Re: Rack and pinion
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2007 - 11:15:05 AM »
I would not do the Unisteer system until you have heard LOTS of reports from folks that it works well.

The ALter-kation has been proven over and over of working in street applications; not just on the 1/4 track.

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