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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 26 | I have enjoyed reading the recent posts on IFS and all things suspension. I am going with a new weld-in IFS with a Mustang style rack. I have always had "arm strong" steering on my old trucks and liked the road feel manual boxes give. I am building a 46 with a small block and 8" wide front wheels. Do manual steering racks "feel" like manual worm gear boxes or should I go with a power rack. Thankyou in advance for your input. Boltbuster | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Hey Boltbuster, welcome to the Stovebolt Page!
I ran manual racks on 2 different setups, both with SBC. They are much quicker and easier to steer than the old worm box. If you don't run too fat a tire on the front I think it'll work just fine. Of course, a power rack will steer much easier. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Boltbuster, you have come to the right spot for help in your project. Welcome to the Bolt. I don't know what the difference between manual and power steering on these rides but I'd take waldo53's experience as fact. I have added power to my rack, but then I'm lazy.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I wouldn't even think of doing all that work and NOT installing a power rack "Im lazy too"  Welcome to the Bolt !! It's a cool site, With Great People, along with ALOT of Good advice 
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 26 | Thanks for the replies. Big Chev what did you use to paint your frame? Thanks to all for the photos. I will update mine as soon as I can. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Thanks,
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Power racks have a much better feel than manual or power worm gear boxes, although I hate the way most Fords feel (they feel like they have a dead spot in the center).
My RX-8 has a variable boost electric power rack and it feels fantastic.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | you can install an adjustable powersteering kit that can be adjusted down to manual feel. ron
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 19 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 19 | I had the the manual rack on my 53 (belair). I was running 8" wide rims up front. Cruising it was great ,but I live in the city and paralell parking it was tough. I switched to the power rack and am happy. It just gets a little touchy when cruising on the high way if I hit a bump. | | |
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