pav8427
03-15-2007, 03:43 PM
Looking at the Flaming River set up for Chevelles on the first page,it looks like they are using a standard rack and made a bracket,bolted to the original inner tie rod points,to locate the inner tie rods at the width they needed.
This looks like a feasible way to do what I would like to do for mine.
But my concerns would be with what kind of loads would increased on the rack. Both lengthwise and rotational.
I would think that if the bracket was made as close to the center line of the rack that longitudinal loads would be increased very little. But what keeps the bracket from rotating besides the pinion riding on the rack?
I think that if a person built the set up to put the rack forward of the bracket and tie rods, that this would give more room for the engine and accessories. Keep in mind this would be for a front steer application.
Any input on this theory?
Thanks, Doug
This looks like a feasible way to do what I would like to do for mine.
But my concerns would be with what kind of loads would increased on the rack. Both lengthwise and rotational.
I would think that if the bracket was made as close to the center line of the rack that longitudinal loads would be increased very little. But what keeps the bracket from rotating besides the pinion riding on the rack?
I think that if a person built the set up to put the rack forward of the bracket and tie rods, that this would give more room for the engine and accessories. Keep in mind this would be for a front steer application.
Any input on this theory?
Thanks, Doug