Steering rack conversion
Steering rack conversion
Gents,
Is there a front mounted rack conversion for the HR front end that works properly?
Is there a front mounted rack conversion for the HR front end that works properly?
Re: Steering rack conversion
The CRS conversion works well, with the exception of abysmal turning circle.
Cheers,
Harv
Cheers,
Harv
327 Chev EK wagon, original EK ute for Number 1 Daughter, an FB sedan meth monster project and a BB/MD grey motored FED.
Re: Steering rack conversion
These days Phil if I wanted to go r&p I would sell the HR disc front and get a fabricated front end. The HR disc fronts complete are going for $1k which goes a fair way toward fabricated front.
My 2c worth mate...
FB ute driver, EK van project
My 2c worth mate...
FB ute driver, EK van project
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: Steering rack conversion
TE-TF Cortina rack is front mounted , has good turning circle, bump steer and ackerman. You need to do it all yourself though , the bloke who does the conversions is ridiculously slow. Theres pics of mine in the "red rattler rebuild" thread.
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Steering rack conversion
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=23121&hilit=red+rattler&start=75Blacky wrote: Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:59 pm TE-TF Cortina rack is front mounted , has good turning circle, bump steer and ackerman. You need to do it all yourself though , the bloke who does the conversions is ridiculously slow. Theres pics of mine in the "red rattler rebuild" thread.
Thanks for the info!... Is the Cortina rack unmodfied?
Re: Steering rack conversion
rack is unmodified , you need to use short HQ steering arms, early Commodore tie rod ends and will need to have the steering arms rereamed the opposite way . also need to modify the crossmember to accept the head of the rack - and a power rack will fit as well if you can find one.
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Steering rack conversion
Does anyone have a TE TF Cortina rack at hand for some measurements?...I'd like to compare pivot points etc to a LH LX Torana rack.
Re: Steering rack conversion
I can measure mine- leave it with me
I started with nothing and still have most of it left.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Foundation member #61 of FB/EK Holden club of W.A.
Re: Steering rack conversion
Thank you!
Re: Steering rack conversion
I have a power rack from a cortina.
I will measure it and take a couple of photos tomorrow.
I need to clean out my shed ! What problem ????
Greg
I will measure it and take a couple of photos tomorrow.
I need to clean out my shed ! What problem ????
Greg
So many cars so little time!
Re: Steering rack conversion
Cheers!EK283 wrote: Sat Oct 09, 2021 6:59 pm I have a power rack from a cortina.
I will measure it and take a couple of photos tomorrow.
I need to clean out my shed ! What problem ????
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Greg
Re: Steering rack conversion
Just ask her how many pairs of shoes she has Greg......EK283 wrote:I have a power rack from a cortina.
I will measure it and take a couple of photos tomorrow.
I need to clean out my shed ! What problem ????
Greg
FB ute driver, EK van project
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: Steering rack conversion
Shit, where's me chromies gone?
FB ute driver, EK van project
FB ute driver, EK van project
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: Steering rack conversion
Phew. Hiding at the back.
FB ute driver, EK van project
FB ute driver, EK van project
getting my FB ute on the road
EK van on rotisserie
EK van on rotisserie
Re: Steering rack conversion
Gee Greg, those barn-find taillights were selling for $400 each before the Nats. They are rare, and Holden doesn't make them anymore. Your shed must be worth a fortune, like mine
Cheers,
Harv
Cheers,
Harv
327 Chev EK wagon, original EK ute for Number 1 Daughter, an FB sedan meth monster project and a BB/MD grey motored FED.