rack and pinion steering

[Deleted User]

Anyone on this site ever put rack and pinion steering on a stepdown (1948-1954)I am thinking of trying it but if someone has already done it some of the pitfalls can be avoided.

[Deleted User]

As low as the oil pan is ,may be difficult.
Roger

Lee ODell

Walt has one on his 53 Hornet.

Lee O'Dell

[Deleted User]

anyone know what rack he used? Mustang l1 front steer or Dodge Omni rear steer? or something else?

Ol racer

FYI

Co-incidently, you may be in luck, I just read a note on installing Stepdown Rack in my Hudson Files over the WKND looking for something else. I had saved the Info in case someday I would try it since I already Installed Power Rack & Pinions on my two Straight Axle '37 Hudson's primarily to see if it could be done and works Great!However,'37's dont really need Power but Stepdown's sure could...

I found the Info in the 'WTN' or the 'HUDSON Mechanic Rag Newsletter'. It says 'Use '95 Buick Park Ave Rack Assy with Arostar Inner Tie Rods. Areostar Rods are shorter & screw into the Buick Rack. Also suggested shorten steering arms so turn sharper.

Thats all I wrote from article thinking it would provide a start....

Personally not installed one yet but I seen at least three Stepdowns with Racks so can be done.

brumac

I suggest that you contact Supersix Dave on the forum. He has installed it on his 49.

Bruce

brumac

OOPS, meant SuperDave.

Bruce