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1960 Chevy Impala Rack -And- Pinion Steering - Performance

Get Your Turn-On Right Here
By Saul Vargas
Photography by Saul Vargas
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Steering
We're going to improve the... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Steering
We're going to improve the steering response and handling in a classic Impala with this Unisteer rack-and-pinion kit.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Under Brace
We wanted you to get a full... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Under Brace
We wanted you to get a full visual, so we decided to show you the install on a bare frame that was being built up by the guys at Bowtie.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering A Arms
The stock spindles were bolted... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering A Arms
The stock spindles were bolted up but were also set up for a disc brake upgrade.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Spindle
Just a tip, when bolting up... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Spindle
Just a tip, when bolting up your spindles, it's usually easier to start off with the bottom part of the spindle first.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering A Arms
"Fuzz" started by installing... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering A Arms
"Fuzz" started by installing the lower CPP tubular arms that are stronger than stock-stamped metal technology. The CPP upper arms come completely assembled and will bolt on with two bolts.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Lower Arm
The same process was repeated... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Lower Arm
The same process was repeated on the other side of the frame.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Rack Pinion Install
With the CPP tubular suspension... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Rack Pinion Install
With the CPP tubular suspension on, it was ready to have the rack-and-pinion installed. These Unisteer rack kits match the factory suspension geometry and have little to no bumpsteer.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Line Up
All Unisteer rack-and-pinion... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Line Up
All Unisteer rack-and-pinion Impala kits come complete with all the parts needed for installation.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Stock Attachments
Here's a look at the simplicity... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Stock Attachments
Here's a look at the simplicity of this kit: it bolts up to the stock holes where the gearbox would attach to.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Tie Rods
With the rack-and-pinion in... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Tie Rods
With the rack-and-pinion in place, the tie-rod ends were the next parts to be installed.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Steel Braided Hoses
The steel braided hoses provided... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Steel Braided Hoses
The steel braided hoses provided with the kit were installed.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Installed Shot
Here's a look at the Unisteer... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Installed Shot
Here's a look at the Unisteer rack-and-pinion installed on the '60 Impala frame by the guys at Bowtie Connection.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Stock Holes
To Fuzz's surprise the rack-and-pinion... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Stock Holes
To Fuzz's surprise the rack-and-pinion matches perfectly to the holes on the frame.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Idler Arm
Tightening up the bolts on... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Idler Arm
Tightening up the bolts on the idler arm.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Hose Fitting
The hose fittings were bolted... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Hose Fitting
The hose fittings were bolted onto the rack-and-pinion.
1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Stainless Joints
The stainless joints are a... 
   
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1960 Chevy Impala Unisteer Rack And Pinion Steering Stainless Joints
The stainless joints are a must in order to make the rack-and-pinion work because of the pitch of the mechanism.
Bowtie Connection Unisteer Performance Products
www.unisteer.com

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