1st Gen Camaro Steering Arms

[Joe_Rocket]

Looks like a great start. I can't wait to see how you fab your centerlink.

[Baxtek Fab]

Just received a new tool for this project. To say I'm not taking this seriously is a gross understatement! Bringing the modified steering arms to my machinist in the next day.

[Baxtek Fab]

I had a old style setup that worked but it was a bit clunky and I had to work my tail off to make sure I was getting an accurate reading. I have been meaning to buy new updated version for quite a while. I want to show everyone that has been following this post how precise I'm planning to make these new updated steering arms and center link.

[mean buzzen half dozen]

Thanks for the update.

[68 TT]

Great idea. Can't wait to see these come together.

I am in for a set to work with the stock spindles and correct the geometry.

[camrat68]

Also interested in a set for stock spindles that correct geometry.

Jim

[dhutton]

Not sure if you guys have seen these:

http://www.cachassisworks.com/c-1339...oem-style.aspx

Don

[Baxtek Fab]

They are nice but they are in stock location arms. The point of the arms I am making will allow for wider rims, 17 x 8" rim with a 5.75" Back Space or larger.

[Baxtek Fab]

They are nice but they are in stock location arms. The point of the arms I am making will allow for wider rims, 17 x 8" rim with a 5.75" Back Space or larger.

Here is an update on the arms. Picked up the preliminary arms from my machinist. There are a couple updates I want him to do to the next one but it is basically what I'm after.

[CliffsBlueCamaro]

Those look great! I'm really curious to see how the bumpsteer numbers turn out.

[mean buzzen half dozen]

Looks great!

[mean buzzen half dozen]

I have a clearance problem with my Rack and Pinion end link.
There is clearance now, but I need to bring the wheel in about a half inch.
The wheel is a 18 X 8.5", 14" rotors with 6 piston Corvette calipers.

I do not think my steering arms are the quick ratio ones. The P/N is 3954875



Is the steering arm supposed to be parallel with the lower control arm?

[ryanleiker]

Curious: what spindles do you have? They look like CPP C5 spindles. I just got mine on, so I'm interested to see how yours fit with your setup.

[slimjim]

I have a clearance problem with my Rack and Pinion end link.
There is clearance now, but I need to bring the wheel in about a half inch.
The wheel is a 18 X 9", 14" rotors with 6 piston Corvette calipers.

I do not think my steering arms are the quick ratio ones. The P/N is 3954875



Is the steering arm supposed to be parallel with the lower control arm?

I had the same fitment problem but with a different spindle setup, A-body steering arms were the quickest & cheapest fix, although your brake clearance could then be an issue, but I haven't driven the car yet to establish any real world issues

[ryanleiker]

I had the same fitment problem but with a different spindle setup, A-body steering arms were the quickest & cheapest fix, although your brake clearance could then be an issue, but I haven't driven the car yet to establish any real world issues

Has anyone tried to switch spindles to the other side? So the caliper is on the front side of the wheel?

[mean buzzen half dozen]

I had the same fitment problem but with a different spindle setup, A-body steering arms were the quickest & cheapest fix, although your brake clearance could then be an issue, but I haven't driven the car yet to establish any real world issues

Thx, I have room to go up as long as it has the same bend. The "A" body steering is a slower ratio, correct?
I have not driven mine yet, it's a project.

Curious: what spindles do you have? They look like CPP C5 spindles. I just got mine on, so I'm interested to see how yours fit with your setup.

I have the ATS spindles.

I am running a rack & pinion set-up by Steroids. I moved the spacers around on the outer rod end, it gave me more clearance,, supposed to be able adjust for bump steer with the spacer configuration. I still need more room to bring the wheel inboard a bit.
My rim is a 18 X 8.5"

[Baxtek Fab]

Can you take a photo of the rack & pinion and lower control arm area?

[Baxtek Fab]

your tie rod needs to be in parallel with lower control arm.

[mean buzzen half dozen]

Hope this is OK?



In this pic, I raised the arm by switching around the shims on the end link.

[Baxtek Fab]

my steering arms will probably work with your setup. Just adjust the outer tie rod with spacers to fine tune.