Blog entries

Rack and Pinion Oil

Brandon Kirby — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:08:40 +0100

Unisteer rack and pinion kits only require regular power steering fluid. Do not use transmission fluids such as Dexron/Mercon.

Limiting Rack and Pinion Travel

Brandon Kirby — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:57:38 +0100

If you need to limit the travel on a rack and pinion we can help you with this. Most racks can have the travel limited. This is done when your steering turns too far in both directions. 800-338-9080

U-joint fits loose

Brandon Kirby — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:07:04 +0100

Most of our polished stainless steel u-joints are clamped down by pinch bolts. These sometimes take more then 45 ft lbs of torque to tighten them down. You can torque these pinch bolts down to as much as 80 ft lbs if necessary to tighten the joint. Our u-joints are strong and will not break. They provide the maximum angle of operation at about 38 degrees. http://www.unisteer.com/u-joints.html

We sell Ididit.

Brandon Kirby — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:07:15 +0100

We sell all Ididt products. Anything Ididit makes we can sell. If you don't see it on our website give us a call. http://www.unisteer.com/steering_columns_adapters.html

Progress on an Order

Ken Boughton — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:28:18 +0100

I placed an order with Classic Industries on 1/24/2012 for a 8011080-01, Rack & Pinion Kit for a 75 - 81 Camaro.

It is my understanding that this kit is being prepared for Classic Industries. Could you please give me an estimated date as to when this kit will be finished.
I would like to start rebuilding the front suspension and steering components in conjunction with the installation of this new kit, but don't want to leave the car on jacks while waiting for the R&P k...

2012 Unisteer Catalog

Brandon Kirby — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:53:20 +0100

Our new updated 2012 catalog is now up on our website for you to download. You can download it here. http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_product/unisteer_catalog/free_unisteer.html

Mopar A Body

Brandon Kirby — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:47:00 +0100

We make a kit for Mopar B bodies and Mopar E bodies. We do not make a Mopar A body kit. These cars are not made to have a rack in them. A whole new front clip is the best way to put rack & pinion on these cars. These clips can be purchased at many chassis shops. Our B/E body kits fit K-frames from 1968-74. http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_product/bolt_in_rack_pinions/mopar.html

Facebook

Brandon Kirby — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:39:10 +0100

Unisteer's Facebook page is growing rapidly. Give us your "like" at this link. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unisteer-Performance-Products/366474939638

Toe Adjustment

Brandon Kirby — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:31:33 +0100

When adjusting the toe all of the weight of the vehicle must be on the wheels and the vehicle must be sitting as it would be driving down the road.

Single Polished Stainless Steel U-Joint Angle 38 degrees

Brandon Kirby — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:24:38 +0100

Unisteer single polished stainless steel u-joints work up to about 38 degrees. http://www.unisteer.com/u-joints.html

Cross-Steer 9/16-26 pinion shaft

Brandon Kirby — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:50:35 +0100

All Cross-Steer Rack & Pinions have a 9/16-26 splined pinion (input) shaft. http://www.unisteer.com/search_by_product/bolt_in_rack_pinions/street_hot_rods.html

Open for the Year!

Brandon Kirby — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:06:17 +0100

Unisteer is now open after the break!

1966 Ford Ranchero

Brandon Kirby — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:13:02 +0100

Unisteer is checking out this 1966 Ford Ranchero to see if it takes the same rack and pinion kit as the 60-65 Falcon/Comet.

Rack Rotation

Brandon Kirby — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:38:26 +0100

All rack and pinions have rack rotation. This keeps the rack from binding. On our center-take-off racks the rack rotation may seem like a lot at the end of the center-take-off bar but it is still the same amount at the rack as any other rack and pinion. Here is a picture of what a center-take-off rack looks like. There is a large boot in the center of the rack with a bar coming out of the middle. Then the tie rod ends come off of that center bar.63-82 Corvette

63-65 Fairlane

Coming Soon

58-62 Corvette

Although it sounds basic, surprisingly the most common question we receive is how you can best introduce power steering fluid to your pump. So straight from our experts, here is a sure-fire way you can ensure fluid motion is working correctly:

Pour power steering fluid into pump reservoir (prior to starting the car). Use real power steering fluid since brake fluid is not a sufficient substitute.

Start the car with a friend that can...

MANUAL VS POWER STEERING COLUMN CONNECTION

Brandon Kirby — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:47:51 +0100

The new style manual Mustang rack and pinion kits and all of the power Mustang rack & pinion kits use the same column connection and the same column modification. The new manual Mustang rack part numbers consist of 8001090-01, 8001110-01, and 8001120-01. These are center take off racks. The old kits have end take off racks.

Both of the 60-65 Falcon rack and pinion kits come with a new steering column shaft, but they are both slightly different from each other.

The new manual...

Does Unisteer Sell Steering Arms?

Brandon Kirby — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:07:31 +0100

No, Unisteer does not sell steering arms separately. Steering arms do come included, and they are necessary, with our Tri-5 rack & pinion, our 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, and 1967 Chevy II rack and pinion kit, and our 1967, 1968, and 1969 Camaro, and 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974 Chevrolet Nova power rack & pinions. If you already have our rack and pinion and need steering arms you can send us a picture of your rack and a copy of your invoice from your original purchas...