Does Borgeson box move the steering shaft foreward?
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Does Borgeson box move the steering shaft foreward?
Trying to figure out why my driver side tie rod end is so close to the lower control arm. I assumed the steering shaft and the mounting holes were in the same orientation as the stock box.
Is the steering shaft (where the pitman attaches, a little bit forward of the original?
Is the steering shaft (where the pitman attaches, a little bit forward of the original?
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Trying to figure out why my driver side tie rod end is so close to the lower control arm. I assumed the steering shaft and the mounting holes were in the same orientation as the stock box.
Is the steering shaft (where the pitman attaches, a little bit forward of the original?
Is the steering shaft (where the pitman attaches, a little bit forward of the original?
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I've had zero problem with it bolting up, been driving it for months without issue. I just notice that the inner tie rod end is so close to the lower control arm that the zerk fitting could be sheared off. Car is at the frame shop and they tell me the frame is in spec, but compared to a similar car the tie rod is further forward. I would post a picture, but the car is not here.
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I wondered this as well and am in the same boat. It’s been on the car for a year with no problems, but had it up on jack stands and I thought the zerk was going to get sheared off. I’m not at car right now, but will post a pic tomorrow. Front end has been recently rebuilt and aligned without drama.
More curiosity than anything else as she drives straight and relatively tight.
More curiosity than anything else as she drives straight and relatively tight.
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I wondered this as well and am in the same boat. It’s been on the car for a year with no problems, but had it up on jack stands and I thought the zerk was going to get sheared off. I’m not at car right now, but will post a pic tomorrow. Front end has been recently rebuilt and aligned without drama.
More curiosity than anything else as she drives straight and relatively tight.
More curiosity than anything else as she drives straight and relatively tight.
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Adding more caster is done by moving the top control arm rearward. The bottom control arm has no adjustment.
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Let us know if you learn something from the shop.
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My car is all stock as per steering. My tie rods are also fairly close to the LCA's. In fact I have to pay attention to the orientation of the clamps. I'm thinking your comment about no harm, no foul is on the money.
If the car drives to your satisfaction. Move on to things that do need your attention.
If the car drives to your satisfaction. Move on to things that do need your attention.
