Rack and pinion steering.

MOPARMAGA said

I don't know if I have short term memory loss or not, I did a search on this subject but wanted to ask or re ask .
In the spirit of diy, I want to put a rack and pinion system on my dart...out front. I want to make it work and modify my stock k-menber.
I can't afford a nice tubular deal like hdk or I would do it the easy way.
Basically I want to get the drag link out of my oil pan, and drop that weight.
Does anyone know where I can start with the proper fitting rack ?
I have read that maybe a pinto rack would fit but I'm not sure if there's better options.
I'm looking for a manual rack.
Thank you kindly, happy new year!

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A couple of things to digest. Unless you move the engine back excessively ( i don't recommend for many reasons) EITHER suspension will compromise the oil pan. Most the weight will be saved in brakes. Also, you can save 10-15# more by eliminating the tbars with a coilover shock. and that'll 'require' a tubular upper for clearance $. The best bang for the buck is cleaning-up the K while reinforcing it after you cut it for a 'good' full oil pan and lighter brakes. If you swapped the spindles you can heat and bend the steering arms outward and I've heard a Dakota rack is closer to the pivot WIDTH for the oem suspension than typical Must2 stuff. I have seen bend arms work properly on a light drag car and have bent the arms myself on a homemade jig. But again that'll take some time engineering all aspects of a functional /safe suspension to include bumpersteer over a good amount of travel (4" MINIMUM) and ackerman and really net you minimal gain other than easier removal of the still compromised pan (now in the front). Personally if you have the time to do this, I'd spend the time doing some easy chassis jobs for customers and make money. Just KISS when it comes to your car IMO.