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stangman67 said:Got mine in the mail yesterday. After reading the directions, this kit seems more and more of a hack. I guess thats why its like half the cost of the tcp rack. I was planning to get hooker comps, but now might get them uncoated to start in case i have to modify them. Overall it looks good in the box, but im concerned about still having a bumpsteer issue, as i currently do with the stock system. I bought this on impusle, but now im trying to figure why this system wouldnt be any different than a flaming river kit, which obviously, a lot of people have had issues with, although i am unsure of those said issues. I know summit gives 90 days to return something, so maybe ill wait to see what happens.
The carrier support does seem unnecessary on the steering shaft, but who knows.
66Runt said:Did you check that steer stop clearance at full suspension extension, or at actual ride height?
Any chance you can measure the actual rack travel?
Thanks,
Scott
stangman67 said:Got mine in the mail yesterday. After reading the directions, this kit seems more and more of a hack. I guess thats why its like half the cost of the tcp rack. I was planning to get hooker comps, but now might get them uncoated to start in case i have to modify them. Overall it looks good in the box, but im concerned about still having a bumpsteer issue, as i currently do with the stock system. I bought this on impusle, but now im trying to figure why this system wouldnt be any different than a flaming river kit, which obviously, a lot of people have had issues with, although i am unsure of those said issues. I know summit gives 90 days to return something, so maybe ill wait to see what happens.
The carrier support does seem unnecessary on the steering shaft, but who knows.
SnakeStang65 said:My rack showed up last night, and to answer your question on travel of the rack: 6 inches.
At ride height on my car, the measured travel (steering wheel lock to steering wheel lock) of the center link with the Flaming river box with Granada spindles is 5-15/16". Looks like the rack should be able to provide enough travel for 65-66's equipped with Granada spindles. I would doubt that stock spindles are that short...
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Well, after tons of frustration, I have decided to ditch the unisteer. I have consulted
with a few people, and they all agree that the angles on the joints are too great. I cannot get rid of the binding. So this morning I bought a Total control rack and pinion and already have it installed. It is far and away a better system, the angles are minimal and it uses the factory tie rods, so I will have no issues with bumpsteer and such. It went in easily and I will hopefully have it on the road again soon. I now have no loss of turning radius either with the TCP. It did hurt the wallet a lot more, but it was worth it.