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Well once i got the tires in for my 3.5" welds i am going to take the power steering off (the pump is shot anyway). Will i HAVE to convert to manual steering rack? If so, why? Also if i do buy a manual steering rack will it drop right in, or what else would i need? Thanks in advance for the help...
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i put a flaming river manual rack in a few weeks ago.
it's pretty simple. i don't know why you'd want to keep the power steering rack without the pump. from what i know a power rack without the pump is horrible to drive.
it does take some getting used to when you put in a manual rack, but i love it now.
if you do get a manual rack, you'll need either and adapter for the steering shaft or to buy a new solid steering shaft. i chose option two. huge difference without the rag joint.
you will have to measure and cut the shaft though (the instructions don't mention that), other than that it bolts right in. get the steering wheel centered on the rack (same amount of turns lock to lock) that's not the easiest thing either. align it yourself as best as possible and voi la. drive it to the local alignment shop.
i manged to do it by myself in a day... so not too difficult.
i put a flaming river manual rack in a few weeks ago.
it's pretty simple. i don't know why you'd want to keep the power steering rack without the pump. from what i know a power rack without the pump is horrible to drive.
it does take some getting used to when you put in a manual rack, but i love it now.
if you do get a manual rack, you'll need either and adapter for the steering shaft or to buy a new solid steering shaft. i chose option two. huge difference without the rag joint.
you will have to measure and cut the shaft though (the instructions don't mention that), other than that it bolts right in. get the steering wheel centered on the rack (same amount of turns lock to lock) that's not the easiest thing either. align it yourself as best as possible and voi la. drive it to the local alignment shop.
i manged to do it by myself in a day... so not too difficult.
Cool, i was also looking at a flaming river rack. Where did you get the steering shaft? Link?
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the advantage to buying the steering shaft too, if that it eliminates the rubber "rag joint" which will make your steering feel mushy if it is left in place
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i bought a flaming river rack off ebay about 155$ and then the rag joint adapter about 70ish
i still need to install it
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I did that conversion several years ago to my car.
Used Flaming River's complete kit. I did not have to cut anything.
I did the whole thing in one afternoon and I had never done one before.
No specail tools or anything needed.
Saves maybe 30# off the front end..........
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Converting to manual steering?
