Solid Axle Swap With Rack And Pinion

Often clearance is gained for engine and exhaust placement and an improved steering feel can also result.

Solid axle swap with rack and pinion. Should i just sway the whole axle hou. This is a rear steer center take off style rack pinion with a ball center bar that exactly matches the center link of the stock suspension for the 55 56 fords. A rack and pinion steering setup is typically found on independent suspension applications. As the pinion gear is rotated by steering wheel steering shaft movement the rack is moved side to side.

It consists of a geared shaft similar to a pinion gear that moves along a geared track. I found a rack and pinion set for 315 but i have another 88 pathy with the same gears. Classic performance products recently expanded its 400 series power steering box applications to include a specific conversion kit. This kit is also designed to work with stock or aftermarket steering columns.

And that choice is not resorting to a rack and pinion system. Swapping to a rack and pinion r p steering system from other set ups has become a commonly performed swap and a sometimes necessary part of vehicle steering and suspension modifications to older vehicles. The rack pinion comes mounted to a one piece mounting bracket that bolts up to the frame using the same holes that help the steering box and idler arm. Our kit eliminates bump steer commonly found on these early style front ends to help improve the ride quality and performance of your vehicle.

Has anyone replaced the rack and pinion gears in the front end out of 87 wd21. The rack in turn moves the two tie rods that connect the rack ends to each steering knuckle. I have about 1 8 play in the front diff where the front drive shaft is.