C3-Jeep Steering Gear Conversion

[BBShark]

Sorry guys, but I think all this computer/lazer cut pieces are a huge waste of time and money...something easily done in any home shop with a few tools and maybe a couple clamps....total time maybe 2 hours?? not totally putting down the efforts, but really now....

I look at like that steeroids crap.....much adoo over nothing, to quote Walt Kelly....

:thumbs:

Your "home shop" is better than most if you can cut 1/2" steel plate and machine the gear and make the spacers. I'm sure most would be willing to pay you for the 2 hours you spent doing this

 

[MYBAD79]

The spacers sure look nice. If it wasn't for a "bolt on" and reversable kit I'd say just use 1/2" thick spacers, round, like thick washers and weld it all in place... might be an option for some.... I am seriously thinking about just welding my FlamingRiver copy rack and pinion support cradle to the frame, no flex, no issues, tight and solid, once and for all.... :1st:

It is art creating a true bolt on kit that fits and is not a headache to install.... many have failed providing such a bolt on solution.... even the expensive stuff don't fit as advertized

 

[mrvette]

The spacers sure look nice. If it wasn't for a "bolt on" and reversable kit I'd say just use 1/2" thick spacers, round, like thick washers and weld it all in place... might be an option for some.... I am seriously thinking about just welding my FlamingRiver copy rack and pinion support cradle to the frame, no flex, no issues, tight and solid, once and for all.... :1st:

It is art creating a true bolt on kit that fits and is not a headache to install.... many have failed providing such a bolt on solution.... even the expensive stuff don't fit as advertized

AND SO THAT is the eternal mystery about these rack installs that I seriously cant figger out.....my bolt on works fine for some 6 years now in every day use over rough enough roads, freeways, high speed blasts, and corners, the works....typical old fart that don't learned to slo down yet....

and it's FINE, so far.....so go figger I could come up with it all off the cuff without even a freeking LIFT, and just the engine out, car on stands...and so it took maybe two guesses on the main support, and two on the center output adaptor to stock tie rod ends....nothing all that much complicated....the input linkage made me swap headers....woopie doo...

:crutches::crylol:

 

[MYBAD79]

I guess I'll be able to "talk smart" after I actually did it :clobbered:

This is in the planning stage for way too long now.... you know, the good thing is you're only 2hrs north.... if I get stuck with this shyt I will find your phone number...LOL

 

[Twin_Turbo]

I am seriously thinking about just welding my FlamingRiver copy rack and pinion support cradle to the frame, no flex, no issues, tight and solid, once and for all.... :1st:

Good luck removing/installing an engine then I would recommend that you do not weld it in place

 

[mrvette]

I guess I'll be able to "talk smart" after I actually did it :clobbered:

This is in the planning stage for way too long now.... you know, the good thing is you're only 2hrs north.... if I get stuck with this shyt I will find your phone number...LOL

904 635-7086 is my cell # I dropped the land line as not needed anymore....

especially since the rate was going from 20/month to 45, eff em.....

:drink:

 

[Yellow73SB]

1 set for 28 2 for 21 4 for 17

Do 4 people want it?

I'll make another thread

 

[00fxd]

1 set for 28 2 for 21 4 for 17

Do 4 people want it?

I'll make another thread

$28 a set? I'm in. I'll give ya a tip........ and I'm not in a rush, winter project.

 

[MYBAD79]

Good luck removing/installing an engine then I would recommend that you do not weld it in place

Huh ?? You think it won't fit ?? I installed the engine and trans together with all the stock steering stuff in place, no issues.... you think the cradle is too close to the oilpan not allowing the engine to move enough during removal/extraction/installation ??

 

[MYBAD79]

Gene, the # has just been saved.... :drink:

 

[mrvette]

Gene, the # has just been saved.... :drink:

no sweat, we can jack up my car and have both brackets and the adaptor out of there in a hour time, maybe less....

then you get the concept super easy....i'ts in your hand....

I got drawings too, rough pencil crap but maybe the scanner can pick em up better, wife has a new one now....

 

[Yellow73SB]

1 set for 28 2 for 21 4 for 17

Do 4 people want it?

I'll make another thread

$28 a set? I'm in. I'll give ya a tip........ and I'm not in a rush, winter project.

Thats only if I bought it

If we both got them it would be 21 each

 

[00fxd]

How about I take 2 sets? Anybody else?
Just say when, where and how
Frank.

 

[Yellow73SB]

I'll contact them when we get one more person

I wonder if the discount only applies if I order the 4 pairs, I'll see though

If anything we can always pay the 11 dollars more

 

[00fxd]

If anything we can always pay the 11 dollars more

No problemo........

 

[Yellow73SB]

You can tone it down if it's too much

 

[saudivette]

You can tone it down if it's too much

How can you do that?

 

['73inabasket]

I'll contact them when we get one more person

I wonder if the discount only applies if I order the 4 pairs, I'll see though

If anything we can always pay the 11 dollars more

I'm in for a set too! There is your one more person.

 

[Yellow73SB]

00fxd may have ordered his already

 

[00fxd]

I haven't, still trying to figure out how burn the file to disc
Kinda busy lately, and I am in no rush for these plates, winter project.
Frank.

 

[Yellow73SB]

Alright I'll send them and an email and see what they say

 

['73inabasket]

Cool, let me know. I'm not in a rush either. Gotta get the frame out for welding, blasting, and Powdercoating before I need them.

 

[chris75stingray]

i have a few questions:

what is the reason for putting the spacers between the box and the adapter plates?

when using the 73-up a-body pitman arm does it matter if it is a power or nonpower steering pitman arm if there is a difference?

 

[BBShark]

There are webbed support gussets that are cast in to the back side of the Jeep mounting ears. That is the reason for the spacers and the reason the backside of the lugs are spotfaced.

The Chevelle pitman must be a PS arm. The manual won't fit.

 

[Yellow73SB]

I think I'll be doing this pretty soon. What length 7/16 bolts did you use? Also what drill bit do I use before I tap 7/16"

I looked it up and saw 25/64 for fine and 23/64 for course. I think I'll go with fine

 

[BBShark]

I used 7/16-20 bolts, 5 1/2 inches long. I used them with heavy washers under the heads. The Jeep gear will transmit more twisting force into the frame because the servo is on the gear (rather than the drag link). That's the reason for the larger bolts.

 

[wirenut]

Is it to late?

I wish I would have found this site earlier. Is it to late to get in on the plate set ordering?

 

[Twin_Turbo]

The drawings are available in the DL section, it yould be MUCH cheaper if you guys got together and had a whole bunch of them laser or plasma cut out of a thick slab of aluminum.

 

[BBShark]

I wouldn't use aluminum for the plates, best to stick with steel for them.

I think Yellow73SB had a source to get them made.

 

[Yellow73SB]

Yeah a few us had ballistic fab make them