Drop spindles and steering arm fun... - Lateral-g Forums

Smoker03 · #1 11-13-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake Foster

I don't want to bust any balls, but have you ever checked your bump steer? cuz with the steering arms that low it will be REALLY bad, i am only trying to point this out not bash your set up. if anything you want to raise the tie rod end not lower it. another thing to consider is the fact that the stud is below the rim and "IF" you were to get a flat the stud woudl drag before the rim and you could lose all or some of your sbility to even steer the car, just something to consider.

Thats the main reason the car has a stock outter tierod on it now. It just hung way to low. Waiting on funds for the truturn.

Blake Foster · #2 11-13-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoker03

Thats the main reason the car has a stock outter tierod on it now. It just hung way to low. Waiting on funds for the truturn.

good to see you are gong to improve it

Vince@Meanstreets · #3 11-16-2012, 02:19 AM

Based on the pictures you posted they will not clear the truturn system.

**darren@ridetech** · #4 11-16-2012, 08:52 AM

The TruTurn will definitly cure your wheel clearance issue, it will also correct the bumpsteer, but does look like it will be tight w/ the headers. If you decide to try the TruTurn and it will not clear you headers, I'll take it back. Just try not to beat it up too bad....

David Pozzi · #5 11-18-2012, 05:40 PM

You can help header clearence by using a 1967 Camaro idler arm, its around 1/4" to 3/8" longer & will push the center link forward. Use the long pitman arm on the drivers side. Rick's Camaros has the idler, or check Rare Parts.

BBC71Nova · #6 11-18-2012, 10:03 PM

Thanks David. I spent a lot of time on your site and other forums studying the different lengths of pitman/idler arms prior to ordering up the Moogs. I ended up with the longest of both that I think I could get without going to the Rare Parts brand. I just couldn't see the cost difference being worth the small length difference. I went with the 6582 pitman and 6099 idler. I had no luck locating the 6093 idler.

I hope to get time to mock up something to check tru turn clearance after the holiday. If it were just a hair off the I might would try the longer idler arm. I'm thinking it won't be close though. I like what you guys did in this area on the OLC. Since it doesnt bolt onto the OE drag link that saves 1/2".