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Widest rack and pinion?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by wide34, Jul 8, 2007.

  1. wide34
    Joined: Mar 2, 2006
    Posts: 716

    wide34
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    from Texas

    Does anyone know who makes a rear mount rack and pinion approximately 37 inches wide?
    Thanks
     
  2. 32v
    Joined: May 20, 2007
    Posts: 952

    32v
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    from v.i.

    get one from gm front wheel drive you can make it as long as you want
     
  3. publicenemy1925
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 3,187

    publicenemy1925
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    from OKC, OK

    Late model chevy trucks have racks on them. Not sure if they will work for your application. They are about as wide as they come.
     
  4. Hackerbilt
    Joined: Aug 13, 2001
    Posts: 6,250

    Hackerbilt
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    How are you measuring this and what factors are leading you to conclude you need 37"?
    What style suspension and into what vehicle?
    Pictures available???
     
  5. 1950ChevySuburban
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
    Posts: 6,185

    1950ChevySuburban
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    from Tucson AZ

    Unisteer makes a good product. You want manual or power?
     
  6. texrodder
    Joined: Jun 25, 2007
    Posts: 29

    texrodder
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    from dfw,texas

    GM racks from early-mid 90's frt drivers (grand am)etc had a rear mounted rack that the input is nearly straight up and the steering is done from the center of the rack with 2 mounting holes.Ive used them on a 56 fairlane,51 cadillac,61 starliner,all with great success.It is a matter of mounting the rack solid to the frame and an adapter plate attached to the output of the rack(2mounting holes) and attaching the existing inner tierods to the adapter plate.LOL
     
  7. brandon
    Joined: Jul 19, 2002
    Posts: 6,382

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    maval or mavel , can't remember the spelling ....they make the unisteer stuff.....they will make you a rack any width.....brandon:D
     
  8. rab71
    Joined: Jan 1, 2007
    Posts: 571

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    I used a Dodge Omni rack on my 55' F100 axle. Works very well.
     
  9. wide34
    Joined: Mar 2, 2006
    Posts: 716

    wide34
    Member
    from Texas

    Many Thanks for the information, Maval does make the unit but you have to order thru Unisteer (at least that is what they told me). I was able to explain to Unisteer what I wanted and they feel they can do it. I really appreciate the help.
    I forgot to explain that this is going into a widened 34 ford truck frame. I was able to find a Heidts IFS on e-bay that I have widened and now I need to find a rack that will allow the inner tie rod end to line-up with the arm mounts and hopefully eliminate any bump steer.
     

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