Heim Joint Alternator Bracket
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Melting Slicks
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Heim Joint Alternator Bracket
I've seen a couple of cars with what looks like just an off-the-shelf heim joint running from the block or head directly to a driver's side, top mounted alternator.
Are people just buying the right heim joint and rod and mocking these things up or are these an official alternator bracket somebody sells?
I love the look and hate the huge heavy, ugly stock bracket.
I'm also interested in bracket options for stock location power steering pumps (that thing is hokey and having to attach to the motor mount is odd).
Adam
Are people just buying the right heim joint and rod and mocking these things up or are these an official alternator bracket somebody sells?
I love the look and hate the huge heavy, ugly stock bracket.
I'm also interested in bracket options for stock location power steering pumps (that thing is hokey and having to attach to the motor mount is odd).
Adam
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Aw,the factory never does anything hokey, they are flawless perfect 
The heims,i have been doing it to many cars for 30 plus years, if there is a kit its likely more than i would pay so i get heims at surplus stores years back or fleabay nowdays,
I saw online a couple power steering bracket kits but i have no clue if they will fit corvettes,
My solution is i will likely just ditch my ps, but i have a bb making brackets a bit harder to find , i know thats not what you want....
The heims,i have been doing it to many cars for 30 plus years, if there is a kit its likely more than i would pay so i get heims at surplus stores years back or fleabay nowdays,
I saw online a couple power steering bracket kits but i have no clue if they will fit corvettes,
My solution is i will likely just ditch my ps, but i have a bb making brackets a bit harder to find , i know thats not what you want....
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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I used a Summit brand unit then went back to the factory base but kept the upper part with the Hiem rod. It works well and doesnt look out of place
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...make/chevrolet
Last edited by Rescue Rogers; Oct 12, 2018 at 10:18 PM.
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Looks pretty cool! But my mind is in a pretzel...
Edit: I see now, after clicking on Rescue Rogers' link. The added part extends a bit beyond the ear on the alternator, and keeps tension on the body, making it rigid. Nifty!
Last edited by Bikespace; Oct 13, 2018 at 07:58 AM. Reason: Duh
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Alan Grove Components Bracket
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I'm also interested in bracket options for stock location power steering pumps (that thing is hokey and having to attach to the motor mount is odd).
I just put on a Borgeson high volume pump with an 400L Alan Grove Components PS bracket. The bracket is 1/4" steel and replaces the flimsy factory bracket. Not chrome but extremely functional.
Craig
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/i...Large/400L.jpg
I'm also interested in bracket options for stock location power steering pumps (that thing is hokey and having to attach to the motor mount is odd).
I just put on a Borgeson high volume pump with an 400L Alan Grove Components PS bracket. The bracket is 1/4" steel and replaces the flimsy factory bracket. Not chrome but extremely functional.
Craig
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/i...Large/400L.jpg
