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Rampage Steering Rack Question

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#1 ·
I got a 83 Rampage AT. The power steering rack is shot. I would like to change to a manual rack. Will it bolt right on? I heard the splines on the column shaft might be different. Any info would be great. Thanks.
 
#2 ·
Correct, the splines and mount clamp are different.

There is a 1985 Horizon getting parted out in Regina with a manual rack

advertised on the site.

Thanks
Randy
 
#6 ·
you'll need to change the u-joint / swevel thingy on the end of the shaft , not the entire collum

I think by mount bushing , he means the rubbers in the straps that hold the rack to the crossmember
I did the swap , manual to power - I think one of the straps and the rubber in it were different
try to get the mounting straps & rubbers and the swevel / u joint with the rack if it's comming from something that's still together with all it's related parts
 
#8 ·
I can tell you, doing it in a K body isn't fun either. You'll definitely want a helper.

The U-joint on the end of the steering shaft is held in by a roll pin. It is also pressed and/or seized on the end of the shaft. Not sure which, I just know it was a pain to remove it. Might need to apply liberal amounts of heat and wookie to get it off.
 
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