Rack and Pinion steering for DR30 ?

[discopotato03]

Hi all , just wondering if anyone has attempted to convert a DR30 to rack type steering . A fellow I know once converted an MR30 with a quad cam VG30 in it because of exhaust manifold clearence problems . He used a Bluebird rack and moved the lower control arm pivot points to match the rack inner joint centre to centre length . He cut and shut Bluebird and MR30 control arms (I cant remember in what combination) and used shortened Bluebird steering arms . He used a non power steering rack whereas I have access to a Bluebird power rack and cross member . While his steering was good (if heavy !) I am wondering if there is an easier way . Does any of the R31 stuff fit or even the Bluebird cross member and rack complete . One aspect of the R30 front end that is a pain is non re-newable ball joints . Does anyone have any ideas ?

Thanks A .

[boj01]

I've heard that Pintara stuff goes close to bolting in.

[0HR-30T]

yeah,Id measure up some R31 stuff...could use x-member,lower arms,and even struts maybe? That'd get the DR handeling better

[[ant]]

i heard the R31 rack will fit but not straight in ... hassles involved. probably bit similar to the bluebird situation but possibley a bit less intense i might assume? either way always going to be labour intensive i suppose.

do you have to replace ball joints or is it just bushes or something? i got my car DR30 booked in for next week coz i got my suspension/steering checked out today in the front and diagnosed as having buggered Idler Arm Bushes, Lower Ball Joint Bushes, and Radius Rod Bushes. so im getting polyurethane ones put throughtout and il see how i go then