Scott Knecht Posted December 31, 2020 Report Posted December 31, 2020 Hello fellow gear heads. I’m new to the antique Mopar world. Been a GM guy since the early days. So sorry. Lol. Anyway I just purchased a ‘48 Plymouth 2-door sedan for a rat rod project. I’ve been studying intently the subject of installing a rack and pinion. I understand the center tie rod take off rack is the way to go. My question is, has anyone ever contemplated modifying the control arms to accept reversed S-10 spindles? Only asking because I have a few sets laying around. The way I figure, you’ll get an instant drop of about 2” plus the ease of installing disc brakes. Wouldn’t be too hard for a competent welder to make the necessary mods to the control arms to accept the S-10 ball joints. Just need re-drilled rotors if you want the 4-1/2” bolt circle. I’m just not sure about the whole bump steer situation with reversing the spindles side to side to locate the steering arms to the rear... Like most hot rodders, I’m on a budget.... I’m married after all. Haha! Thanks in advance for any advice! Quote
Sniper Posted January 1, 2021 Report Posted January 1, 2021 Might be easier to fab new control arms than to try to modify the stockers to take ball joints. As for the steeringarms, that would affect ackerman and maybe bumpsteer but the bumpsteer would be easier to address. Quote
Scott Knecht Posted January 1, 2021 Author Report Posted January 1, 2021 Got it. I thought about the clip route but given my limited time and budget I’m probably going to stick with the stock control arms. I was just brain storming and eye balling things yesterday and came up with that thought of S10 spindles. After some thought I do believe the Ackerman would be way off. I’m probably just going to use the Scare Bird kit to adapt the S10 calipers on Ford probe rotors after I rebuild the stock control arms then get the rack installed and try to dial out the bump steer. Thanks for the input! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 1, 2021 Report Posted January 1, 2021 if you follow the directions on the R&P install you should not have any effective bumpsteer.... Quote
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