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1958-64 Impala/Bel Air Small Block Short Water Rack and Pinion Kit

Rack and Pinion - Power - 1958-64 Impala/Bel Air - 262-400 - Short Water Pump - 8011040-01

 
SKU: 8011040-01

Pour some new life into that old steering, change over your Impala/Bel Air steering to Unisteer’s bolt in rack & pinion kit for smooth defined steering and handling, no looseness, no wandering! You’ll be cruising like a champ.

This is a front steer center take off style rack & pinion that matches the stock front end and suspension. The rack is mounted to a one piece mounting bracket that bolts into the same factory holes for the steering box and idler arm. The kit does clear the Z Bar and 4 speed linkage, but does not work with the factory 348 & 409 Engines. If your vehicle had factory power steering, you will need to use our stabilizer bar mounts which are included in place of the factory mounts.

Our kit probably will not work with aftermarket suspension that change the original suspension but give us a call!

This kit works on most small block engine applications with short water pumps. Installs have been done successfully using Hooker Long Tube Headers. The kits are complete with a shaft kit which includes two u-joints and shafting as well as a pump kit with a pump matched to the gear, clip on reservoir, and Single V-Groove Pulley. Serpentine Pulleys are also available. Pump kits for Long Water Pumps are also available.

Note: Kit can be adapted to fit your needs by selecting the pulley option above.

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Tech Info:

Pinion Type/Size:  3/4" - 36 Spline

Amount of Travel:  7"

Turns Lock to Lock:  3 Turns

Pressure Port Size:  18mm - 6 AN

Return Port Size:  16mm - 8AN

Pump Required:  High Flow / Pressure

Inner End Threads:  M14 x 1.5

Outer ends:  8020940

Kit Includes:

Rack and Pinion

Mounting Bracket

Mounting Hardware

Outer Tie Rod Ends

Pump and Line Kit

Steering Shaft Kit