plydo rack and pinion

[RFleetwood]

I have read recently about others unhappyness with plydo. does any one else carry a rack and pinion conversion for a 1950 plymouth?

Does anyone have any experiance with theirs?

I am considering ordering one and am exploring all options first.

Thanks Rich

[YukonJack]

I have used PlyDo on several occassions and not had a problem. I have their disc brake kit on my 47, I also have the rack kit but it isn't installed yet. Fatman Fabricating makes a sub frame kit to allow you to use a mustang II front end. Also, anytime I've called PlyDo with a question they are very helpful. Just my opinion.

[Guest Bryan Harris]

I will be road testing mine real soon (2-3 weeks). Many were concerned w/ bump steer. Keeping the rack mounted level and in line with the lower tie rods out to the arms is highly recommended in the installation. I will see how it is shortly. I will let you know.

Bryan

[Plymouthy Adams]

there are two alignment consideration on the rack install..not only are the tie rods and rack parallel...the rack height MUST be parallel to the lower control arm inner mounting bolts...this is the key to eliminate bumpsteer...

[Andydodge]

I've had a rack & pinion in my 1940 Dodge since 1973, whilst I have used an Australian/British Austin 1800 rack the principles remain the same, use a rack that has the steering knuckles at the end of the actual rack as close to the inner pivot points on the lower suspension arms, I had to narrow the 1800 rack 9", as the rack tube is steel it was relatively straightforward, the rack itself had the passenger end cut off, slightly less than 9" as this improved the steering circle and remachined......also as Mopar front ends have the lower arms pivoting at an angle and not perpendicular to the chassis, you could hunt around and get a more modern rack from, usually a front wheel drive car that has the steering arms pivoting virtually in the middle of the rack,as this will reduce bump steer, GM in Oz had a mid 80's Holden Camira which had a rack like this, I think that the GM J cars(?) in the US were the same basic platform.......but main thing is to mount the rack solid and centered........andyd

[RFleetwood]

does the plydo or fatman kit come with detailed instructions?

all this talk of being exact paralell has me a little scared; (hopefully unfounded).

I can measure and with a guiline of what to expect should be fine but have any novices installed this kit?

Rich

[Plymouthy Adams]

yes....instructions are included..