airfix

iTrader: (30)

Hey guys, I've decided to put a manual rack kit in my car. What kit do you reccomend. So far I've looked at the bmr one, burkhart, and madman kit. Are there any others? I've read that madman has a bolt in kit but then I read the instructions and you needed to weld a tab onto k memeber? I don't want to do any welding to do the swap.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Ryan

ROBS SS

iTrader: (7)

BMR has a very nice one , bolts right in no welding...I have it on my car and like it

mad_steve

iTrader: (2)

it's really a very simple weld, and wouldn't take much time for you to weld the tab on. It's a piece of two in strap that you weld onto the k-member, then bolt the rack to. If you change your mind, feel free to call us at 225-673-3533. I have manual racks in stock, ready to ship.

Fireball

iTrader: (21)

the burkhart is a nice solution for a true bolt in but its heavier because it has some tubular structure thats attached to the steering rack

the madman kit is really easy to install. one tab that only takes a few minutes to weld to the kmember.

Steve Burger

iTrader: (33)

Ours is a true bolt in. The CM suport is only a couple of pounds. It comes with the steering shaft, bump steer kit, rack, and mount for 595.00.

wforty94

What is the point of a manual rack conversion? Weight reduction? How many lbs.? Or do people do it to free up some HP from the elimination of the powersteering pump?

mad_steve

iTrader: (2)

It's actually both options you're talking about. It also frees up some room under the hood. The steering shaft we use (included in the cost of the manual rack) also gives you a bit more room for your headers. Total weight savings is around 19lbs.

Zmg00camaross

iTrader: (11)

I dont have a manual rack but bought a used K-member that had the tab, simple weld job it probly was but i removed it and smoothed it out cant tell was even there. I would say dont let that one part scare you a way from a Great product.

mad_steve

iTrader: (2)

thanks for the props!

veee8

iTrader: (40)

I have the Madman kit. Very easy to install and fit well.