runt

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is any one fabin up some brackets for this swap or are you buying the k member with the mounting brackets instaled?
just trying to see what my options is i already have a k member but it doesnt have brackets
also what are you doin about the stearing arm
thanks for any help you might can offer thanks

Pocket

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Most aftermarket k members have options of rack
They dont put them on there for free thou

The brackets are very simple, do it yourself

stage20

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racecraft inc has them for 15.00 bucks and inclused bolts. get a billet clamp while youre at it.
made my install very smooth. they are already bent and notched for the tube.
weld and paint.....

runt

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cool thanks for the help i hated to sell my k member just to get the brackets
and that 600 something bucks for the k member kit i was really leaning tward building my own
wich rack is it that you are using is it the pinto with a bump steer kit thanks again for the info

stage20

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buy the racecraft bumpsteer kit as well.
its a bad boy for the price.
comes with FK rod ends. anodized black too. much more nie than most of the kits for similar prices. i am very happy with their service and pricing.

runt

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thanks i will do that you have been a major help i have been searching here and ls1 tech trying to find out about this swap for a while know
what peices did you use to make the steering arm work

mike leon

how are the manual racks steering effort on the street with 245 on the frt?? also is there a power unit available?

stage20

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pinto rack and the bumpsteer kit. i cut my steering arm off to match that of a mustang unit. ill admit from a dead stop, its harder to turn the wheel than an s10 manual box, but with my arm cut i have my turning radius back. about 80% of it anyway. car doesnt turn bad at all.

the pinto rack would only be last resort, serious mod for weight reduction, IMO.
i saved 34 pounds in hard parts alone. i didnt weigh the bag of bolts that were removed, or the fact i saved some weight with a custom steering shaft.
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with a stock steering arm, it will prolly steer fine, there will just be no turning radius.
i wouldnt suggest a rack unless its a serious street/strip car.

mike leon

what do you mean by steering arm?? the rack would eliminate that correct?? any pics of what your talking about?

stage20

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the arm the tie rod hooks to off the spindle. its too long, or the rack doesnt have enough travel, whichever way you want to look at it.
i DO NOT ADVISE you do this mod to a stock spindle if you carve corners.
for a weekend car/strip car, its more than strong.
racecraft offers a nie spindle with a shortened arm, but they are 550.00, respectfully. i didnt want my car lowered 2" so i passed on them.


https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...nt-struts.html
2nd to last pic you can see where i cut the arm and welded on a steel bushing.