steeroids in 69
Pro
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
Anybody have issues with one of the steeroids U-joint set screws hitting the motor mount? I'm going to have to notch out the lower flange. I will probably weld a plate on the bottom of the mount (and then notch) to reinforce the mount unless anyone has a better way to go???
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
Anybody have issues with one of the steeroids U-joint set screws hitting the motor mount? I'm going to have to notch out the lower flange. I will probably weld a plate on the bottom of the mount (and then notch) to reinforce the mount unless anyone has a better way to go???
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: ESCONDIDO CA
2025 C2 of the Year ('63 and '67) Finalist - Unmodified
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There were some issues with clearance of movement when I prebuilt the unit. A little grinding and an extra washer here and there and all was fine. You may need a big hammer to remove the old system. 
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
Same rack, did my own install in winter 01-02 before anyone hit the market with them, easy do, couple of properly supported brackets, and cut a crescent out of the lower/rear of the engine mount horn, and good to go with two U joints....
use the stock tie rod ends, more durable...
use the stock tie rod ends, more durable...
Pro
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
steeroids pic
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i have the set up and like it, you do have to gring things here and there.....it did not hit my engine mount but i did have to grind the lower a arm so the tie rod end didnt hit it.
Burning Brakes
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From: ESCONDIDO CA
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I don't remember mine being quite that close-but I'll take a look this weekend if not sooner.
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
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Tom,
Before you make a decision on Steeroids, do yourself a favour and check out the integral power steering box from www.borgeson.com. It fits straight in, although you do have to compress your steering column an inch or two. You get rid of the power ram, four old hoses that hang under the car, and gain a modern steering box that gives you a variable power assist, from very little when you're driving in a straight line, to maximum when parking.
Cost is about half of a Steeroids, and you get to keep all of the steering linkage as designed by GM, and no bump steer, either. Plus you get a three year factory warranty and the knowledge that the system is the same type of steering box that was designed for the car by GM, only with integral power assistance.
Check around for others who have used it.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
Before you make a decision on Steeroids, do yourself a favour and check out the integral power steering box from www.borgeson.com. It fits straight in, although you do have to compress your steering column an inch or two. You get rid of the power ram, four old hoses that hang under the car, and gain a modern steering box that gives you a variable power assist, from very little when you're driving in a straight line, to maximum when parking.
Cost is about half of a Steeroids, and you get to keep all of the steering linkage as designed by GM, and no bump steer, either. Plus you get a three year factory warranty and the knowledge that the system is the same type of steering box that was designed for the car by GM, only with integral power assistance.
Check around for others who have used it.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn