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| posted on 24/2/08 at 10:59 AM |
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Steering rack limiting stops?
Im sure this must be a fairly common issue...
The steering rack moves to far, so the wheel arches come into contact with the bodywork and lights etc...
Is there a clamp on type stop that I can get to bolt onto the rack to limit its movement?
I have a fairly smart design for a pair, and some material, but I dont have a Lathe or a mill so am really struggling to make something myself...
Anyone know where I can get some from?
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redscamp
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 11:13 AM |
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lock limmiters are really just washers/spacers that stop the iner ball joints (under the ruber gatters) moving as
close to the rack body, ford do this on the mondeo st220 because of its wide wheels
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tegwin
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 11:33 AM |
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Yes, thats what I thought, but where can I get a set suitable for (I think) an escort rack?
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BenB
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 11:39 AM |
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I thought a washer and a jubilee clip was the Locost option. IE washer stops the rack from travelling further and the jubilee clip stops the washer
moving...
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bob
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 11:41 AM |
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I have 1/2" of heater hose clamped with a jubilee clip on mine, i know its a bodge but it does the trick.
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RazMan
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 12:08 PM |
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I used a short (10mm) split section of 32mm alloy tube held in position with a cable tie.
[Edited on 24-2-08 by RazMan]
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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tegwin
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 12:14 PM |
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Haaha...
Thats amusing, I was contemplating some complicated clamping device...
How silly I am!
Mr SVA, I guess, wont object to some of the above will he?
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Mal
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 12:39 PM |
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Mr. SVA won't see it!
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tegwin
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 12:54 PM |
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I like your thinking
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bob
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 03:11 PM |
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Yup mine went through SVA like this, you might find that your rack locks more one way (only slightly) so a bit of measuring may be needed and
different length stops each side.
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richard
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 04:54 PM |
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Can any of you guys sketch a diagram for these suggestions as i do know the innards of my escort rack but strugglng to see how this is easyliest
done. Thanks in advance.
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Cousin Cleotis
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 07:29 PM |
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CLICK
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tegwin
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| posted on 24/2/08 at 08:30 PM |
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Thats pretty much what I was thinking of making...
But if I can get away with using some rubber tube...
Hmm..will see what my bank gnome says ..
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