Rack & Pinion conversion?
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Rack & Pinion conversion?
Has anyone converted over to a power rack in their Bullnose?
I'm believe Ford went to R&P in '95? If so, wouldn't one of those basically bolt right up?
I did a search, but didn't find much.
I'm believe Ford went to R&P in '95? If so, wouldn't one of those basically bolt right up?
I did a search, but didn't find much.
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I think they switched when the taurus trucks came out. That'd be a 97+ F150... 
Not sure there's an easy way to do with with the way the front suspension is. I'd peek under a newer 2wd F250 and see what they've got since they're still using the twin I beam front. If it's a conventional box I'd say a rack isn't practical. Unless you want to swap a Crown Vic front suspension in...
Edit: I just checked and they still use a conventional box. I don't think the I beam or mono beam (D60) type suspension would work with a rack and pinion setup. You want the suspension and steering links to move in the same arc.
Not sure there's an easy way to do with with the way the front suspension is. I'd peek under a newer 2wd F250 and see what they've got since they're still using the twin I beam front. If it's a conventional box I'd say a rack isn't practical. Unless you want to swap a Crown Vic front suspension in...
Edit: I just checked and they still use a conventional box. I don't think the I beam or mono beam (D60) type suspension would work with a rack and pinion setup. You want the suspension and steering links to move in the same arc.
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That is correct. If you know how front suspensions work, then you can look at the frontend of these trucks and come to the conclusion a rack and pinion could never work with one of these.
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When you are in there, check around the bolts that hold the box for cracks in the frame. And also check the rivets and make sure they are tight, the ones that attach the large front crossmember to the frame rails on the driver's side. There was a TSB bulletin put out by Ford on this.
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