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Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:59 pmby Nesta1985
Look for info on what rack and pinion people are using on the kB2 and what length steering column also..
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 9:56 amby nikkinutshop
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 - - -
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:17 amby nikkinutshop
Try contacting this company
www.unisteer.com
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 12:04 pmby kevin
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 2:43 pmby Monsonmotors
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!
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 5:30 pmby cornbinder89
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.
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 10:57 pmby windigo69
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
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:00 amby Nesta1985
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
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:04 amby Nesta1985
The rack and pinion I ordered
Re: Rack and pinion on 47 kB2
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Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:39 pmby KSever
Where did you find that rack and pinion? Thinking of doing the same