Who has a rack and pinion installed and running in a Tri-5?
(This is not a thread about should you, but rather a thread about who has.)
Thanks!
j
Who has a rack and pinion installed and running in a Tri-5?
(This is not a thread about should you, but rather a thread about who has.)
Thanks!
j
Jim,
I have a corvette rack/pinion (complete '96 Corvette F/R suspension) installed on a custom frame for the '57 I'm building, but it's not 'running' as yet.
Note: Most 'factory installed' rack n pinion setups are 'front steer', whereas our old trifives are 'rear steer' from the factory. A change (and the associated issues) to RnP with our cars primarily involve decisions with this difference.
Originally Posted by BamaNomad
Yeah my curiosity is based on; Are the only guys running RnPs on this site guys with Vette front suspensions? Or are there any out there running them on the original Tri-five frames?
I realize that most of the opinions on this site are against RnPs on standard frames, but I bet there are some guys out there doing it. My guess is they just don't talk about it because of the strong suggestions against it.
When searching for a car, I drove every decent Tri-Five within a 3 state area I could get my hands on. I drove several RnP conversions on standard frames. So I know they are out there.
I just wonder how many people are doing it on this site, especially as compared to the Vette front suspensions.
Just curious that's all. I like all types of restomods.
j
I agree with RD.... that almost 90 deg angle for your steering linkage will prove to be an issue I would think... but maybe you will show us something?
I don't have any pictures of the first wagon which has been on the road for a couple of years, but I use a double "U" joint and then a longer DD shaft in to the steering column. There is no binding and everything turns smoothly. It is so darn hot here in Southern California I am not going out in the garage until things cool down. Maybe then I will see what kind of picture I can get on my finished wagon.
I braved the heat and took this picture. It is the best shot that I could get with all the hydroboost lines.
That is an interesting setup.
Sounds like it works fine.
So no problems out of the Uni-Steer product? I assume it was designed for the 55, Not a generic/universal setup?
j
Last edited by 55Jim; 08-21-2020 at 08:22 PM.
Mine has a 90 Vette rack along with the 90 Vette front & rear suspension I converted to about 3 - 4 years ago. Works great because it's with the suspension it was designed for.
Most people I've heard of who have added RnP steering to a Trifive (with rear steer) have reported issues (turning radius, etc), BUT there have been a few who report NO issues and good results. I'm unsure and have insufficient information as to what the different RNP racks that were used or what other differences there may have been.
Someone recently reported they had good results, it was either here or the other site...
Last edited by BamaNomad; 08-13-2020 at 06:31 AM.
My 57 has a ‘92 Buick r&p with power steering unit from a 70’s Camaro. Install is custom fabricated mounting on the ‘57 Chevy frame. Steering column is a cut off original (removal of steering box) shortened so aftermarket stainless steering joints and a stainless stub shaft Between joints connect to the rack and pinion unit. The steering arms required shortening to enable full turn of the wheels. I read a lot prior to this installation that voiced a big concern on bump steer. I must say I do not experience any such ill effects. It does how ever steer a bit too easy because of the power steering unit but is ok.
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