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Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/7/08 4:20pm Message 61 of 70
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Vette(s): 1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed
 Just brought mine in the door too!Clap Be waitin to see how yours goes Fred. Keep us posted.


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Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/7/08 5:00pm Message 62 of 70
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
My car was driving like a go dart after 4 quick hours. Be sure to use loctite on the set screws and lock nits on the universal shaft coming off the column.
 
Also shoot some penetrating fluid on the steering shaft where the rag joint is pressed on to the splines - it'll come off easier....
 
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Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/9/08 9:35am Message 63 of 70
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
I guess it is poetic justice, but mine just arrived, apparently the last of all of us.  It would be nice to hear from the rest of you about how the installation went, and how you like it.  They told me that depending on the brand of headers, you might need to dimple the bottom for clearance.

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Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/9/08 9:38am Message 64 of 70
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
GOOD LUCK WITH THE INSTALL GUYS. IF ANY OF YOU HAVE HOOKER HEADERS W/ SIDE EXHAUST  I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE FIT WENT AS THIS IS THE NEXT UPGRADE ON MY AGENDA.


Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/9/08 11:03am Message 65 of 70
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
I am hoping to receive mine today


Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/9/08 4:27pm Message 66 of 70
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
called got the tracking number will be here tomorrow 6-10


Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/12/08 8:42am Message 67 of 70
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
How did everyone else do, I have mine installed man what a differance. I need to get it in the shop to get it aligned. The only problem I have is I do not like the way my hoses from the rack unit to my power steering route. I would be interested for a picture of some elses routing I will try to post mine. no problems with headers (mine were Hooker).


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Posted: 6/12/08 9:11am Message 68 of 70
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
One other point is the installation of the spacer at the tie rod end where it connects to the spindle controls bumpsteer. How are yours set up?


Steeriods rack & pinion

Posted: 6/15/08 3:22am Message 69 of 70
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4 HOURS??phewYou must have had a lift,air tools,air conditioned shop. The bolt in was not to bad, had some problems with powder coating and instructions could use some updating,newer better pictures. Getting the old system out was the hardest thing.Besides the fact it was 103 in the garage up on stands,laying on my back all day and nasty crap from old system,I had a good time. BUT IT WAS WORTH IT !!!! what a difference in the steering it made. Thought I was driving the C6 (almost).One good point brought out, you really have to clean up the steering shaft to get the new parts on, it was a show stopper for ahwile.





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Posted: 6/15/08 9:20am Message 70 of 70
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Vette(s): 1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion
Mines in had it aligned yesterday man what a difference


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