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#1229732 08/12/2017 3:44 PM
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can anyone tell me if I could turn my front axle around and run it backwards so I could use rack and pinion steering,,,,,,,,,,rack and pinion is in the front and old axle tie rods are in the back

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I presume you are talking about a solid axle? R and P steering does not go well with solid axles, not a good choice.

If one turns the axle around, one will no longer have Ackerman steering, not a good choice.

Ed


'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
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ok, just thinking out loud on a mess on my truck.......wrong mustang 2 installation, and trying to rectify...thanks


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