Flaming River Thunderbird Rack & Pinion Cradle Kits 1955-57 - Manual (Page 6)

Thunderbird Rack & Pinion System
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Flaming River Ind. 800-648-8022
Modified on 02/06/08
JJ/RD/BC
Flaming River Rack & Pinion Installation
1) Install the rack and pinion cradle by sliding it into place between the frame rails, installing the new
hardware using three 7/16” bolts where the gear box was mounted and two 3/8” bolts where the idler
arm was located. Tighten the 7/16” nuts and bolts to 50-65 ft lbs and the 3/8” nuts and bolts to 40 -45
ft lbs.
2) To install the Flaming River rack and travel bar system, position the rack into place and install the rack
to the cradle using the mounting brackets provided. Once the Rack is installed make sure that the
travel bar is parallel with the ground. Then tighten the two bolts that hold the travel bar to the rack to
90 ft. lbs. We recommend the use of loc-tite on all threads when installed.
Passenger Side
Tighten All
Nuts & Bolts
Driver’s Side
Picture shows Rack & Pinion Cradle System
Installed in Car