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Old 03-16-2012, 06:49 PM
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Default OBS Rack and Pinion Steering
Here are some pics of the rack seup on my OBS, It uses a a mustang II rack from applied racing, steering column kit from jegs, ridetech strongarms a QA1 coilovers. Much more control over the stock steering at highspeed and no bumpsteer. ill get some better pics tommorow
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Old 03-16-2012, 09:24 PM
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Looks good man!
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Damn. Was wondering about this the other day...
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Hey man, I would love some more detailed pictures. Such as how your hooked up the steering column to the rack.
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Very nice! Man you have some time invested in that thing!
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Damn this is a well thought out setup. I need to do this in my 70swb instead of the fbody rack swap.
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I would like to see more photos and detailed to on this swap!!
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Wow, I'd like to see some detailed pics to.
Did you have to notch the frame?
Any and all info would be much appreciated.
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We will be doing mine in the next couple of weeks. Il be sure to post plenty of pictures and details.
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Looking forward to it. The steering feels quite heavy and slow in these trucks.
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