Bump steer/Rack and pinion

[Ishiftem]

I'm sure it's way too long(

That's what she said.

[NixVegaGT]

LOL! Good one.

[Ishiftem]

25" is too wide. It just won't work. Look for something 22" or narrower. I'm using a 18.25 width which works out nicely with adjusters on the steering arm.

[80 MONZTA]

Is your 22" or shorter recommendation with stock style arms on the spindle?

[waybad]

25" is too wide. It just won't work. Look for something 22" or narrower. I'm using a 18.25 width which works out nicely with adjusters on the steering arm.

Thanks for your time!!!
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[waybad]

is there a factory power rack that will work? don't care who makes it? I have about $150.00 in 2 separate racks that are junk to me now Thanks TC

[Ishiftem]

Is your 22" or shorter recommendation with stock style arms on the spindle?

Yes. The h body,s-10,g body all have the arm in a position that no matter what width rack you use, a bump steer kit is going to be required to lower the mounting pivot on the arm. The exception would be if you have the room to mount the rack so the pivots are higher than the lower control arm bolt. With most engine combos, that just isn't the case though. Basically, in order to make final adjustments on the car, You will need to have the rack height adjustable with shims, or the outer linkage pivot adjustable with a stud that allows you to use a spherical rod end and jam nuts. For a power rack, I say scour ebay weekly and look for one from appleton,sweet, or woodward. 18.25 is a common width and many ratios are available. Just have to put your time in looking for the right combo. The shorter 16.25 racks usually will not have enough travel to them because the body is too short to support the shaft. Should be able to pick one up for under 200. As for OEM stuff, I never bothered to look into them so I can't say what will work. I wanted the adjustability of the aftermarket to adjust the amount of assist and feel.

[waybad]

thanks again!
TC

[waybad]

on the appleton rack is 18.25 too small?

[77vegaproject]

Im still thinking about going with a rack and pinion. would the pinto rack with chris alston's spherical rod end adapters for the bump steer work?
http://www.cachassisworks.com/p-177-tie ... d-end.aspx

[c5vair]

Hi, just wondering did this thread die or are you guys still working on this?

[waybad]

I ended up getting a chevette power rack from e-bay,, it looks close won't know till I get this thing on the road.. I did have my steering arms shortened on my s10 spindles,,so the steering should be slow with shorter arms
Tinker

[c5vair]

Ok so you are using the chevette rack but there was a lot more to this thread that I was interested in like the camaro spindals did anyone try them?