Has anyone seen the rack and pinion unit

[KILLBOY POWERHEAD]

unisteer came out with one recently i think , very kool setup , i have been thinking about this for years but could not come up with a safe way to do it and keep the oem column,,,,

http://www.unisteer.com/mm5/merchant...Category_Code=

[arSonoma]

that looks pretty awesome if you ask me.

[White96ZQ8]

yeah i saw that awhile ago, but its pricey for being a manual rack i think

[KILLBOY POWERHEAD]

in my opinion , keeping the upper stock and getting rid of a bunch a junk parts i think it might be worth it , just my opinion though

[Deeze49686]

will this work with headers?

what we need is a mustang 2 rack conversion kit that keeps the same geometry of the steering shaft so the headers will still work.

[KILLBOY POWERHEAD]

headers willl work , rear the install instructions , they are way helpful

jim

ps instructions are at the bottom and takes you to a pdf with pics of a s10 with a small block and headers, read it , its impressive , the only thing i could not get was a belt number

[White96ZQ8]

Quote: Originally Posted by KILLBOY POWERHEAD

in my opinion , keeping the upper stock and getting rid of a bunch a junk parts i think it might be worth it , just my opinion though

I am not saying its a bad idea, I agree with you on that. Like deeze said, we need a mustang 2 rack kit.

[KILLBOY POWERHEAD]

its kool , the mustang 2 can be done but its alot of fab work , thats what rack i run in my race car but with a straight steering shaft . well if some one buys one post it up if i do i will let you know how it works out guys

[greencactus3]

manual rack with the same weight as factory at that price..
is it worth it to me? no.

[1s152nv]

$1100, manual rack, 18:1 ratio, no weight savings, I can't think of a reason anyone would want this.

[Yogi]

I'd like to get rid of that sloppy recirculating ball box, but not for $1100!

[White96ZQ8]

That bracket doesnt look very complicated, and if you had some fab skills I bet it could be made. Id get a power rack and try to set it up myself. I am not saying it would be easy becouse I am sure it would need to be straight and square, but it could be done. Do they sell just the steering shaft?

[Deeze49686]

i decided im gonna run a stang 2 rack, but ill use a newer variable assist 97 and up stang rack, im gonna make the box eliminator bracket myself.

if it works, no more freaking worn out idler arms, and shit.

ill keep ya posted.

[KILLBOY POWERHEAD]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deeze49686

i decided im gonna run a stang 2 rack, but ill use a newer variable assist 97 and up stang rack, im gonna make the box eliminator bracket myself.

if it works, no more freaking worn out idler arms, and shit.

ill keep ya posted.

yup lmk

[Yogi]

Take lotsa pics, Deeze!!

[Deeze49686]

a longer jeep shaft will work, thats the least of my worries. i need tie rod ends that will be close to the same taper, im thinking the ones they use on silverados might be close.

[87wildside]

Get a Lee performance 670 box and call it a day.
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...unt2=568305611

^ you have to click suspension then scrool down. It's the ATS 670 box.

[Yogi]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deeze49686

a longer jeep shaft will work, thats the least of my worries. i need tie rod ends that will be close to the same taper, im thinking the ones they use on silverados might be close.

I thought that all tapered studs of the same size were the same taper. Kinda industry standard, like thread sizes.

[1s152nv]

Quote: Originally Posted by 87wildside

Get a Lee performance 670 box and call it a day.
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...unt2=568305611

^ you have to click suspension then scrool down. It's the ATS 670 box.

Do you have this box? I'd want a report from somebody who owns this first.

[87wildside]

No I'm not (yet).
It seems to be the big thing for all the pro touring guys. The box is lighter then stock, 12:1 ratio and is smaller.
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sho...&highlight=lee

BTW, AGR has a pretty bad rep with most of the PT guys.

[1s152nv]

Thanks, now for a dumb question: Is this 670 box a direct bolt-in?

[Deeze49686]

MEH..... its still a steering box, which means more pitman and idler arm replacements in the future. imagine a gm truck you never have to put another idler arm on..... EVER!

i like that idea better.

[Yogi]

Me too!

[87wildside]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1s152nv

Thanks, now for a dumb question: Is this 670 box a direct bolt-in?

Yes.

[KILLBOY POWERHEAD]

not to mention you get rid of the old steering pump , lines and bracket , no more leaks , me personally i love the i dea of this rack, but that me , bolt it up in two hours and your done

[Yogi]

I was Googling for rack and pinion steering and I found this article in Hot Rod Mag. Although they concentrated on an early Mustang conversion, the prices quoted should give you some idea of what the market is for these conversions. Looks like about $1500 is the going price for a power R&P, so Unisteer is not far off at $1149 for a manual unit. A rack alone costs $250 at Jeg's.

[Yogi]

And then I found this article in Rod & Custom Mag.

Oh well, I think that I will just replace my sagging idler arm.