Posted by:
3000bn7
Date: May 02, 2024 09:46AM
This shows the rack and pinion from an MGB that we shortened both the rack section and the steering shaft. This is a new rack which I noticed has a smaller pinion gear then the originals. If it turns out to not feel good, we can always mod a used rack. This shows just the housing shortened, we cut and slid a tube over the existing tube with the holes to be able to plug weld it.
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We also needed to lengthen the tie rods, this shows an added section we made that got welded to the existing tie rod.
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This shows a mockup of the rack position. There is a flat plate the we tacked in place to get the final width of the rack. The goal is the have the upper and lower inner control arm mounts in line with the inner tie rod joint at the end of the rack. As the rack moves, that does change, so like everything in life it is a compromise to a small extent. This is to minimize bump steer, an effect that causes a toe change as the suspension travels.
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