Rack and pinion on 47 kB2


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Post Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:59 pm

Rack and pinion on 47 kB2

Look for info on what rack and pinion people are using on the kB2 and what length steering column also..

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Post Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:56 am

Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2

You have offered very little information about your front suspension. If you are keeping the solid front axle I would suggest that you do not use rack and pinion. R&P cannot function properly, with a solid axle, when mounted to the frame. Mounting the R-P to the axle raises a bunch of other issues and it may not be legal.
Try Google for a rack and pinion system that is compatible with solid axles. I know the R&P is available for my solid axle 1940 Ford, so - - -
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Post Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:17 am

Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2

Try contacting this company
www.unisteer.com
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Post Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:04 pm

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Post Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:43 pm

Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2

Hi, Nesta!
The R&P mounted on the I beam front axle is controversial, here.
As an old-time mechanic I balk at mounting steering input components on the "shifting sands".
In the end it's up to you. However, no manufacturer that I know of ever mounted a steering box or R&P on a SPRUNG component. These items are always mounted solidly to the frame or the unibody.
Best of luck to you!

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Post Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:30 pm

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nikkinutshop wrote:You have offered very little information about your front suspension. If you are keeping the solid front axle I would suggest that you do not use rack and pinion. R&P cannot function properly, with a solid axle, when mounted to the frame. Mounting the R-P to the axle raises a bunch of other issues and it may not be legal.
Try Google for a rack and pinion system that is compatible with solid axles. I know the R&P is available for my solid axle 1940 Ford, so - - -

Why do you say a R & P can't work properly on a solid axle? I see it as a waste of time, but don't see why it can't be used as long as the proper engineering is done and it is place in the proper location for the axle. You wouldn't use the drag link nor the tie rod assembly, but I see no reason it can't be made to work.
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Post Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:57 pm

Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2

WildmanBill installed a rack and pinion on his KB. I'm sure he is a talented fabricator. He posted plenty of pics and information but I can't find it in a search. I have rack and pinion but its on a Fatman IFS
Oh right ..google. Start here
http://www.binderplanet.com/forums/inde ... kb-2.1078/
viewtopic.php?t=157&p=653

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Post Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:00 am

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Thanks for the info guys... I found the rack and pinion I think wildman bill used hope it will work not sure on the year he used. Not much room under the hood but I’m putting a ls3 under her.. That’s why I want her to have power steering
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Post Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:04 am

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The rack and pinion I ordered
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Post Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:39 pm

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Where did you find that rack and pinion? Thinking of doing the same
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