Quote Originally Posted by Crazyrat View Post
Decided against using the original steering box from a 50 Chevy truck due to a space issue so I am going with a rack and pinion from a 1988 Dodge Omni I picked up at the local you-pull-it yard for 25 bucks.

Havent decided if I will mount it directly to the axle or build mounts off the frame to do away with using a slip joint on the steering column.
Any suggesting would be appreciated on this.

Thanks,
Larry
If you mount it to the axle you will increase unsprung weight and when the slip joint wears the steering will get sloppy. If you mount it to the frame and connect it directly to the spindle steering arms, bumpsteer will be a problem. Every bump or fluctuation in the road will cause a change in alignment. The best way to do this is to mount the rack to the frame and cross-steer the car by hooking the right end of the rack to the right side spindle or use a "piggy back" tie rod end (Speedway Motors) on the right side to connect the rack to the stock (shortened) tie rod. Take the left tie rod end off the rack and leave it disconnected. If you browse some current rod magazines, you will see this method gaining popularity.