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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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is it possible to convert a thirdgen over to a 4th gen rack and pinion? id be using a tubular K member, and welding the brackets to it. it sounds doable but are the tie rod ends compadable?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:04 AM
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yeah it can be done. someone sells a k member that can use a rack system
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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is that PA racing?
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Old Aug 16, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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Whats the reason for wanting to swap?
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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i think it will be lighter and have less parts to wear out versus the stock setup.
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 07:35 PM
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Generally racks are associated as being the heavier of the two...
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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hmmm
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Old Aug 17, 2003 | 10:02 PM
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heavier than a recirculating ball steering box, centerlink, idler arm and 4 tie rod ends??. The alluminum racks i've worked on were pretty light, not to mention there are fewer parts in the steering system to wear out.
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heavier than a recirculating ball steering box, centerlink, idler arm and 4 tie rod ends??. The alluminum racks i've worked on were pretty light, not to mention there are fewer parts in the steering system to wear out.
thats what i was thinking. an aluminum rack versus all the arms and linkages and the steering box. id say the rack is higher.
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