Manta A Steering Rack Position.

[611]

Im just after a little bit of advice or views on this.

 

Due to running a 4 into 1 manifold on the A series i have to adjust how the steering routes on the car.

I have bought a few Borgeson universal joints from the States and will be using an anti vibration joint in place of the top UJ.

So looking at the routing i need to move the steering rack about 1 1/2 to 2" across to the left (as you look at the car) to get things to line up and i have had to remove the standard anti vibration joint and with got straight onto the input shaft .

Can i just dial out the move with the track rod ends? or do i need to have the rack adjusted?

 

Any thoughts or info would be great.

 

Andy

[Paul Barrett]

When I get a wireless connection I'll send a picture of what I think will help you out,

Not cheap and from the states but may be able to get one made here or make your own.

[Paul Barrett]

http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/super_slide_springs/featured_products/offset-steering-box/

[611]

Hey Paul

Thanks for the link. That looks like a great idea. Not sure if i have the space to fit it in? I will have to do some measuring and see what i can do.

It would be interesting to see how its made up ;-)

 

Thanks  Andy

Edited September 7, 2014 by 611

[simon p]

No,sadly you can't move the rack across for all sorts of reasons. I wouldn't change any of the steering dimensions unless you fully understand how to retain the cars desired geometry. The best thing to do is re-design the manifold so it clear the stock steering setup.