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brianj
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
01:23:47
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i have a 99 5.2l 4x4. gearbox. the steering is getting a little loose and i was wondering if it is possible to go to rack and pinion on this setup from stock. and if anybody has done this. expieriences? what were they? and i know its the gearbox. i was just wondering if its worth it to adjust it, or buy a new one, or go rack and pinion. thanks for all input.
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Dan M
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
09:33:03
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Could it be the pitman arm that is causing the loose steering? Had that happen on my old 95.
- Dan M
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brianj
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
11:40:03
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no im positive its the gearbox. i was wondering if anyone has done this conversion and if its any trouble to do. thanks for the info.
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clint282cc
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2007
15:48:35
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my 99 has rack and pinion. its a 2x4 though. just get the stuff from a 2x4 and modify it to fit.
they showed the correct way to set up rack and pinion on muscle car a few weeks ago.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2007
15:04:25
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have you tried adjusting the gearbox? that is if there is an adjustment on it.
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Kowalski
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6/05/2007
15:27:07
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My '00 4x4 is rack and pinion, I'd guess a swap might not be too bad if that's what you really want. Older mopars were notorious for sloppy steering, many didn't realize they could be adjusted. I had the adjustment done on a '70 Coronet (my first car) and it made a big difference. That might be your simplest solution.
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brianj
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2007
16:36:58
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thanks for the imput. i know its adjustable but im thinking for the long haul. and i dont want to adjust it every year or so. i know this might be the simplest solution but i was wondering if anybody actually did a swap like this.
so how lond did the cornet stay nice and tight? if it was your only time to adjust then i just might do that.
and have any tips to adjust. can i leave it in the vehicle and adjust it?
thanks guys.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2007
16:47:49
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there should be an adjustment screw w/ locknut on the top fo the box near center. yes, you'll need to leave it in thr truck. not sure on which way you need to turn that screw to tighten it up though.
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Kowalski
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6/05/2007
16:56:20
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Yes,it stayed tight for the couple of years I had the car. Just adjust enough to take the slop out. I've heard they can bind if you go too far, but I haven't seen that. Much easier than the swap you are contemplating.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2007
17:04:06
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brianj, take a look at this.
http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1997/19-10-97.htm
it looks like it doesn't take much adjustment as Kowalski stated.
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brianj
Dodge Dakota
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6/06/2007
01:21:27
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hey thanks a lot guys, relly sppreciate that. i decided to just adjust it. it seemed relly simple. ill let you know how the results go.
thanks!!
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