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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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wanting to get everyones opinion on who makes the better rack n pinion. Steeroids or VBP
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This is on my list to do over the winter
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I bought the VB&P setup. Easy to install. Toughest part was getting the old stuff off. VB&P had a terrible instruction DVD they sent. The thing was totally useless. Used the instructions from Steeroids. The systems are practically identical. VB&P was supposed to have a bet stronger bracket set at that time and was about $100 cheaper.
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I Just bought the VB&P Rack Attack system as well. Waiting for delivery along with all new suspension components. I hope to get it on the frame over the next month so I am glad to hear that it is relatively easy to install but disappointed to hear that the video is not helpful. Maybe they have improved the video (wishful thinking).
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I have installed 2 Steeroids and one Vb rack. They are almost identical. The tie rod ends are slightly different. Either system will perform very well. The install is easy, I have a lift. I never looked at the instructions, pretty straight forward install. Recomend either kit. Hooker side pipe cars will require a slight dimple in one header tube. My Hooker Super Comps did not require any dimple. Your car may vary.
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Originally Posted by Raphiki
I bought the VB&P setup. Easy to install. Toughest part was getting the old stuff off. VB&P had a terrible instruction DVD they sent. The thing was totally useless. Used the instructions from Steeroids. The systems are practically identical. VB&P was supposed to have a bet stronger bracket set at that time and was about $100 cheaper.
Raphiki,

Sorry about that DVD. It was not made with the Rack & Pinion kit in mind. It is more of a general thing with info on several different products. The written instructions should have been supplied with the kit and are quite good (or so I have been told) … 

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