Rack & Pinion Steering Conversion - Need Help

[rbsWELDER]

I want to convert my T to R&P steering this winter. I have seen many pictures of your conversions, but has anyone every seen a step by step guide for the conversion?

Thanks,

 

[Gerry]

Yep. do a search...

 

[Spanky]

How 'bout this . . .

half rack steering for hot rods - Bing video

 

[409T]

LincolnuT has a nice Unisteer setup. You can probably find a picture of that if you are interested.

 

[choppedtop]

I have R&P on my roadster but have very little spring action. If you have much spring travel you may experience bump steer. Also I am running a dead perch setup which lessens movement.

 

[lincolnuT]

Mark I do not know of a Video of a Unisteer like I mounted on my bucket which is a true Half Rack. Not a R & P set up, but I have many photos I will send you if you want to look at them. Some of them are posted on this website & the NTBA website. Like Windy said the only real thing I was told was to keep the shaft to the front steering arm to be as level as you can keep it. That way you should be ok......Let me know...…….

 

[Gerry]

As I mentioned, do a search on this site.... all the advantages of RnP and retaining the correct look of a T. Putting one across the front x member or chassis, kills the looks, at least for me it does. Especially when you can do it the way the pics above show. Just a little more work and engineering.

 

[lincolnuT]

Gerry that is some nice work, but it is on the wrong side of the car, me thinks...…………LOL...

 

[PotvinGuy]

I put the R&P in the crossmember:

....steering shaft runs next to frame rail to a double U-joint to the steering column.
View underside: