Steeroids Installation Question
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Steeroids Installation Question
Well I finally got most of my parts back from the chrome plating shop and I've started reassembling the car. I have the Steeroids unit mounted in the car and the tie rod bracket bolted in place with the supplied metric bolts. The flat washers are between the rack and pinion unit and the bracket just as the instructions say. When the steering is turned both of the bellows rub against the tie rod bracket a little bit. This would prematurely rub holes in the bellows if I leave it like it is. Cutting a little off of the lip of the tie rod bracket is out of the question because it is chrome plated. Do you see any problem in using longer metric bolts and about 1/4" spacers instead of the supplied washers for spacers? I can't see where it would cause any type of steering problem.
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Re: Steeroids Installation Question (Arkansas Flash)
I don't think it would cause a problem, unless it really screws up the geometry of the steering or makes the mounting less secure. Call the guys at Speed Direct and ask them, they'll probably have a good answer for you.
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I don't understand why this is an isolated case with my car. I would think that all installations would be this way. I noticed one picture where there seems to be a couple of shims behind the mounting plate. Maybe that's the answer but I am surprised that it isn't mentioned in the instructions or any of the write ups in magazines.
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The only thing to be concerned with are the bolts that attach the tie rods to the bracket. They can potentially interfere with the a-arms when the steering moves throught it's travel. Other than that issue, there is no reason you can't add a spacer needed to clear the boot.
We have had a few problems with the boots rubbing. It is usually a tolerance stack-up from the brackets and the rubber boot. Those boots can vary quite a bit in diameter. We have changed the bracket design to accomodate for this. You should have the most current bracket so I'm thinking that this is an issue with the boot. I'm sorry that you are having this problem. Let me know if there is anything else you need to solve it.
We have had a few problems with the boots rubbing. It is usually a tolerance stack-up from the brackets and the rubber boot. Those boots can vary quite a bit in diameter. We have changed the bracket design to accomodate for this. You should have the most current bracket so I'm thinking that this is an issue with the boot. I'm sorry that you are having this problem. Let me know if there is anything else you need to solve it.
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Re: Steeroids Installation Question (Arkansas Flash)
Hi Speed Direct,
Thanks for the reply. I read your message to me and decided to use longer bolts and spacers. I found that 1/2" pipe fits perfectly into the round holes in the rubber where the bolts go through. So I did a little measuring and cut two pieces of pipe to use as spacers. I cut them 0.045" thick (some people say I'm ****). They seem to work fine. No clearance problems. It will be a few weeks before I have her on the ground and running again but I'll give you an update when I do.
Thanks for the reply. I read your message to me and decided to use longer bolts and spacers. I found that 1/2" pipe fits perfectly into the round holes in the rubber where the bolts go through. So I did a little measuring and cut two pieces of pipe to use as spacers. I cut them 0.045" thick (some people say I'm ****). They seem to work fine. No clearance problems. It will be a few weeks before I have her on the ground and running again but I'll give you an update when I do.
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Re: Steeroids Installation Question (Arkansas Flash)
John,
If you get a chance, I'd love to see your chrome plated components after you install them. Please, post some pics if you get a chance.
If you get a chance, I'd love to see your chrome plated components after you install them. Please, post some pics if you get a chance.
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Monty,
I'd love to post some pics when I get her all back together. I have to admit that everyone I am working with and all of their products are just absolutely great. The Steeroids unit is absolutely first class, the Hydroboost brake system is going to be awesome. It just got back from the chrome shop and is about to be reassembled. And finally the Gear Vender's unit mounted on the back of a 73 Munice wide ratio box. I even had the Lakewood bellhousing chromed:-) Everyone who has worked with me on this project has been fantastic.
I'd love to post some pics when I get her all back together. I have to admit that everyone I am working with and all of their products are just absolutely great. The Steeroids unit is absolutely first class, the Hydroboost brake system is going to be awesome. It just got back from the chrome shop and is about to be reassembled. And finally the Gear Vender's unit mounted on the back of a 73 Munice wide ratio box. I even had the Lakewood bellhousing chromed:-) Everyone who has worked with me on this project has been fantastic.
