Thread: R&P Conversion

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I'm still tying to come up with a home-grown R&P conversion for my '68 Ranchero. I'm now looking at using an Intrepid rack setup. These Ranchero/Fairlane fronts are rear steer making it a little more difficult. Anyone done a similar rear steer conversion NOT using one of the $1000 kits or have any suggestions? I don't want to cut up the shock towers and basically want to retain the stock steering/suspension, just looking for rack actuation instead of the old box.
Thanks, Steve

Welding is no problem. I'm just looking for the most straight forward installation without spending the big bucks. There's a RRS kit that looks like it's based on an Intrepid kit but it's outta sight too. I'll check out the fox steering more too.

you need a rear steer rack that is long enough to go between the steering arms. the rack ty rod ends must be parallel with the ground when the car is level and they are bolted to the spindle arms. the rack must be almost exactly between both spindle arms or your steering will be quicker on one side. now do you see why they get 1000 dollars from people? besides the new parts have all that shiny paint on them. if you do this your self take it to a real mechanic befor u go out and drive it.

I have used early Cavalier units. Mount behind the axle. Have the steering arm attachments near the center (center pivot). This makes for less bump steer and gives you a bit of variable on mounting position. I have used them on a Studebaker and a 48 Dodge business coupe.