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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Due to the common oil pan/tie rod end clearance issues, I am considering purchasing a Unisteer rack and pinion set up. Does anyone have any pictures of this unit in a chevelle with their LS motor? Has anyone had any experience of better clearance with the rack compared to the center link and tie rods?

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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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I don't think too many people use the that setup because there is apparently no benefit to doing so (other than clearance for an ls oil pan I guess). Some guy over on chevelles.com said he was going to install rack and pinion but then never came back to post pictures.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 04:50 AM
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Thanks. Yeah, it's the clearance for the pan that I am looking for. Otherwise I wouldn't bother considering a rack.
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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I see there are installation instructions on the unisteer website. It shows one photo of the rack partially installed, not fully complete. It looks to be a nice kit, but for the $1300+ there are many more ways to solve tire rod interference problems.

chuckd71 has gone with a 1970 linkage setup that doesn't have the zerk fittings.
Others have gone with heim joint setups.
Both seems to be a LOT cheaper.
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