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the pacer clip is notable because it uses chevy balljoints and tie rod ends and the downside is it uses a one year only rack and pinion that cannot be bought anywhere----so if you need a rebuild done you have to hope the builder sends it back to you----



Are you sure the Pacer uses Chevy ball joints and tie rod ends? If so, do you know the Chevy application?

It uses a 6 year only rack and pinion and it is available from what I've researched, but still not a common item. Here is a link to a Mustang rack installed on a Pacer. http://pacertruck.wordpress.com/2010/09/21/installing-a-mustang-rack-pinion-in-a-pacer/

There are aftermarket brakes available plus disc brake conversions for the drum brake models. Also the spindles are 2 piece and all brake components interchange from the 40s to the 80s other than the Eagles. You also get to keep your 5 on 4.5 inch bolt pattern unlike the Jag swap.

1970 Dodge d100/eventually going on a 77 D100 frame