K-Member / Rack & Pinion Steering Suggestions

Mopar Virgin said

Hi All ... Looking at the next element of my '68 Bcuda Convertible build plans. We are goign to replace the front-end with a contemporary system. Not married to anything specific and have only looked a little a QA1. Will likely be donning the car with slightly larger wheels and lowering the car's stance 1-2". Would appreciate people's input (i.e. suggestions/avoids/benefits/cons) concerning what you know and have experienced ... thx as always !

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So you've heard from a number of members who suggested staying with the factory setup.

I'm one who decided to go with an aftermarket upgrade. RMS to be specific.

I spent a lot of money restomodding my 68 Barracuda and the front Alterkation and rear Street-lynx suspension was by far the best upgrade I did. You will be absolutely amazed at the way your car will feel and handle after installing it.

I'm not disagreeing that the factory setup can be made to work well but it takes a lot of mods to do so. Boxing lower control arms, upgrading tie-rods , removing , gussetting and welding up the K-Member, modifying or replacing the steering box for a firmer feel, experimenting with swaybars, torsion bars and shocks to get the performance / feel you want. I , much like you don't have the kind of time to do that any more but much props to the members here who have the tech know-how , time and patience to sort it out.

I have never seen a comment on here from anyone who wasn't happy with converting to a rack and pinion based suspension setup like those offered by RMS or HDK.