Rack and pinion mounts

[legenmetals]

Just an update - Installed the CJ solid rack mounts suggested by Cobrajam (link above), superb quality. I had to install one shorter 5/16 grade 8 bolt in each solid mount. This is a modification that is spelled out in the Contemporary build manual. Thanks for the copy Jeff. After removing the steering column I noticed the steering wheel did not spin as free as I liked so we fabricated two bronze bushings with a shoulder on one end of each bearing and press fit them into the column. Now the wheel spins smooth and tight. We also milled a flat spot on each end of the intermediate shaft to allow a flat surface for the set screw to mate against. We milled this spot two theads deep so if any set screw backs off it will snag the end of the lip of the shaft created from the milling process. All allen set screws were Loc-tite when installed. I also turned a collor that set screws onto the steering shaft as a saftey measure so the shaft won't pull through the column if their is a seperation in any of the steering componets. The end result is a precise and tighter steering, now off to the alignment shop. Any recomendations for the San Diego area? Thanks for everyones input and help. Legenmetals