Has any one tried to adapt a rack and pinion steering in a big old Chevy? My car is driven 20,000+ miles a year and I would like to improve the handling. It runs and stops well with a TPI 350 and disk brakes, but the steering is sloppy. The 59 Impala was converted to a GM 605 steering box which helped, but still doesn't compare to modern cars. At 3,800 lbs. I don't expect miracles, please give me some suggestions. If possible I would like to use common parts available through salvage. If need be, I can fabricate brackets, cut, weld ect. I would appreciate any help.

No help from me ... but please read this other thread ... for applicable information.

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/195...ring-91377.html

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This is not a swap to take lightly. Simply "bolting" in a rack will more then likely hurt rather then improve steering performance. Read this article...
http://www.longacreracing.com/articles/art.asp?ARTID=13
There is a LOT of engineering involved here to make this swap work effectively AND safely.
Mark

Great link ... thanks AstroRacer ...

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Thanks for the input, I believe I'll drop the idea of the rack and pinion for the time being. It seems there is a lot more complications than I had thought. I now have polyurethane bushings which has tightened up the front end. I guess I'll try big sway bars next.