Pitman arm hits headers and frame?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Frisco TX
Pitman arm hits headers and frame?
(one of the) PO's installed headers...
Wow what a pain in the butt that makes it to R&R the steering box!
I noticed that the pitman arm's travel is stopped by the frame (no bumper there?) and the headers (in fact, it pushed on the tube if you crank it over far enough :eek: ).
How is this supposed to work? I kinda wonder if my steering travel is grossly limited because of this?
I want to replace the headers at some time (since these look like :U because of the rust). What headers would I need to get to alleviate this problem (or is this where the BFH comes in?).
Thanks!
Sean
Wow what a pain in the butt that makes it to R&R the steering box!
I noticed that the pitman arm's travel is stopped by the frame (no bumper there?) and the headers (in fact, it pushed on the tube if you crank it over far enough :eek: ).
How is this supposed to work? I kinda wonder if my steering travel is grossly limited because of this?
I want to replace the headers at some time (since these look like :U because of the rust). What headers would I need to get to alleviate this problem (or is this where the BFH comes in?).
Thanks!
Sean
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Re: Pitman arm hits headers and frame? (goofygrin)
Something is not right. I have a big block in a 75 frame and there is no problem hitting anything. I have full turn until the spindle stops hit. My pitman arm does not hit the frame.
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Re: Pitman arm hits headers and frame? (norvalwilhelm)
Something is not right. I have a big block in a 75 frame and there is no problem hitting anything. I have full turn until the spindle stops hit. My pitman arm does not hit the frame.
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Re: Pitman arm hits headers and frame? (Avette4me)
I'm way wrong, but would strongly recommend a careful look.
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Re: Pitman arm hits headers and frame? (goofygrin)
But then I would have to scrape off the 1/4" of protective layer of road crap on my frame :lolg:
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Re: Pitman arm hits headers and frame? (Avette4me)
Years ago I plated over the hole in the frame where the steering box is mounted. In fact I made a 1/8th inch plate to totally cover the outside of the frame and part way around the bend. I then mig welded the complete seams closed, ground the area, drilled new mounting holes throught the new plate and painted the area.
This re inforcement of the frame around the steering box is recommended by GM in any performance use of the corvette.
I have watched the flex of the frame in the steering box area when the power steering is turned and beefed the frame.
This re inforcement of the frame around the steering box is recommended by GM in any performance use of the corvette.
I have watched the flex of the frame in the steering box area when the power steering is turned and beefed the frame.
