Straight Axle Rack And Pinion Steering Kit

Racks and straight axles are generally thought of as a bad idea.

Straight axle rack and pinion steering kit. The guy had a chain drive giving him 2 1 steering ratio down to the same level as the upper driver side link then a rod going to the rack on the axle. The axle moves and the rack does not if you mount it on the frame. This kit is also designed to work with stock or aftermarket steering columns. I ve been looking at every available option when it comes to steering on my truck and wanted to know if anyone has used a rack on a lowered solid axle pickup.

This power steering conversion kit allows you to bolt up a rack and pinion to your 1957 1964 ford f100 straight axle front end. Perfectly designed to give you the best steering you can have with a straight axle. Some pics of the no limit straight axle rack and pinion steering kit as promised. Finally a rack and pinion power steering system for your 1957 64 ford f 100 classic straight axle truck.

Finally a rack and pinion power steering system for your 1948 52 ford f 1 classic straight axle truck. Good joints in the rod. I came across a rack and pinion steering kit that tuckers sells for any height of spring and axle for the 55 59 chevy trucks. A i mentioned already my first driving impression of this kit was very good.

As i remember if you use a rack and pinion on a straight axle car the rack has to be mounted on the axle otherwise the steering geometry changes at every bump. Eliminates bump steer found on these early style front ends. Took a couple of tries to get the geometry right. This power steering conversion kit allows you to bolt up a rack and pinion to your 1948 1956 ford f100 straight axle front end.

The steering is very precise with no free play as one would expect i suppose from rack and pinion. These kits work with stock and aftermarket steering columns. 2 depending on mounting and arms you may be creating a dangerous bounce steer situation. Eliminates bump steer found on these early style front ends.

Installing the rack on the axle was pretty easy. This kit is also designed to work with stock or aftermarket steering columns. 1 you are adding unsprung weight to the front axle which will not improve ride or handling. Perfectly designed to give you the best steering you can have with a straight axle.

These kits work with stock and aftermarket steering columns. Our kit eliminates bump steer commonly found on these early style front ends to help improve the ride quality and performance of your vehicle.