Solid Axle Swap With Rack And Pinion

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Solid axle swap with rack and pinion. Classic performance products recently expanded its 400 series power steering box applications to include a specific conversion kit. Often clearance is gained for engine and exhaust placement and an improved steering feel can also result. It consists of a geared shaft similar to a pinion gear that moves along a geared track. A rack and pinion steering setup is typically found on independent suspension applications.

And that choice is not resorting to a rack and pinion system. I have about 1 8 play in the front diff where the front drive shaft is. 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 and pinion steering configuration setup uses a pinion gear at the end of the steering shaft that mates with a geared rack or track.

This kit is also designed to work with stock or aftermarket steering columns. The rack in turn moves the two tie rods that connect the rack ends to each steering knuckle. Our kit eliminates bump steer commonly found on these early style front ends to help improve the ride quality and performance of your vehicle. I found a rack and pinion set for 315 but i have another 88 pathy with the same gears.

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. This power steering conversion kit allows you to bolt up a rack and pinion to your 1948 1956 ford f100 straight axle front end. Has anyone replaced the rack and pinion gears in the front end out of 87 wd21.