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| | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | Has any one done a rack system on there truck. I've put a ifs system under my 6400 and now just about done with steering system. Have gear mounted now just waiting on pitman arm to arrive. But I've been checking out Unisteer and considering maybe doing a rack. I think it will be a lot cleaner install for the inner fenders and steering shaft any opinions,ideals,thoughts? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | What year are you working on? Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | 49 .it has p3032 IFS in it. I've been looking at Unisteer , and Retro rack for a different project.now thinking why not in a 2 ton, I'm building with a 7.3 power stroke in it. I'm thinking cleaner install than a steering box,reasonable price. From the beginning it would have been cheaper than the work I've done till now.no modification to steering components so no dmv problems.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 | You've got a pretty decent-looking IFS system so far that's capable of carrying the weight of a full-grown truck- - - -why bet your life on a steering gear designed for a subcompact car?
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Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | Yes but freight liner has rack on a lot of there trucks , my FL wester hauler has a rack system . | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 | All racks are not created equal- - - -the hotrod people aren't known for over-engineering their stuff. At least pick a rack designed for a full-sized car and do your own adapting. The rest of us who have to share the road with you will appreciate it!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I posted this on you're other thread, many late model 1/2 ton trucks do have rack and pinion steering. That would definitely be better than a lightweight rack for a subcompact.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | I won't install install a light duty one.im looking to get one custom made to my length but heavier. I've measured the one on my gmc 3500 kuv its to long and not the right angle for my use, just shopping ideas. My trucks will have to pass DOT INSPECTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL USE. I just know there is a lot knowledge on here and maybe some one has done this and was successfull, this I mean has driven truck for a few years, a gambler I'm not. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,801 | Be sure the inner pivots where the tie rods attach to the rack are approximately the same width as the lower control arm pivots. Otherwise there will be some horrendous bump steer.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | Sorry for the caps wasn't yelling just need to review | | |
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