Power rack extensions

[NICK C]

I am sure this has been replied to before ad nauseum, but bare with this old guy. I have the complete kit with manual steering and am going power. I have a reconditioned 89 power rack with inner tie rod ends.The manual indicates the need for extensions for power steering racks. As I lay the power and manual racks together the demensions seem the same. Whats the geometric differance? Do I have to cut the existing inners or can you use the manual inners. Teach this old dog some new tricks. Thanks

[Jeff Kleiner]

The extensions are not to make the overall length greater but rather to move the innermost pivot point into a better geometric relationship with the upper & lower control arms for bump steer purposes. After they are installed you either need to cut back the inners or use shorter outers.

Jeff

[NICK C]

Thanks Jeff. Do the extensions come with instructions on the proper way to install and the amount to cut? Any pics?

[Brian Z]

The power rack extension instructions are in the base kit manual.

The amount that people have had to cut is usually around 1/2". I would get every thing installed and set it on the ground to see if you will have to cut anything first. Measure twice, cut once.

Best regards,

[NICK C]

I ordered the extensions and have disassembled the rack and understand a lot more now. It isn't so evil looking as I thought. Thanks Brian