Steering Rack size/width differences???
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Drifting
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Steering Rack size/width differences???
Are there any width differences between the '84-87 steering racks as compared to the '89-96.
I was told that the earlier models are narrower???
I was told that the earlier models are narrower???
Heel & Toe
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From: corinth ms
yes there is a difference. Make sure they are exactly the same width before you give them your old rack. If you get the wrong one the toe-in
can not be adusted. I think the total differnce is something like 1".
can not be adusted. I think the total differnce is something like 1".
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From: One day you're a Comet...the next day you're dust... Arkansas
Originally Posted by BlackRocket
Are there any width differences between the '84-87 steering racks as compared to the '89-96.
I was told that the earlier models are narrower???
I was told that the earlier models are narrower???
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Drifting
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From: Vacaville, CA
What I have is a custom one-off hot rod vette using a custom frame. The question to be more specific is that the '84-87 racks have shorter inner tie-rods than the '88-96. This is causing problems and I may just cut off the tie-rod ends off the rack and die some deeper threads onto the shaft.
I don't think this would throw off the steering geometry since I would be just shortening the outside dimension or overall width of the rack...
I don't think this would throw off the steering geometry since I would be just shortening the outside dimension or overall width of the rack...
