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01-13-2017, 12:28 PM
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I don't think there is specified length that needs to be cut for the steering shaft. From what i understand the shaft shouldn't protrude into the ujoint assembly.
from the SpeedTech Instructions
The steering shaft is typically left long to allow for trimming. Mock up the shaft assembly in place and trim as needed to ensure that the correct length is achieved.
When installing the shaft you MUST offset the u-joints by approximately 45 degrees. You will find one end is splined to allow the shaft to be rotated and “phased” to eliminate any binding. You may have to adjust the phasing slightly from this 45 degree starting position to completely eliminate any binding.
Also the rack has spacers that come with it and longer bolts.
From the instruction
You must remove the rack from the mounting bracket to get the driver side bolt
into it's position in the bracket. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the shank of the bolts,
install into bracket, then reinstall bracket onto rack body.
For proper alignment, refer to the installation instructions included with the rack
and pinion. The 2 mounting bolts must go in at the same time (see photo above)
and the bracket and spacers must end up flush against the frame. It may take 2
people to perform this procedure, it is a tight fit.
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01-13-2017, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nicks67ca
I don't think there is specified length that needs to be cut for the steering shaft. From what i understand the shaft shouldn't protrude into the ujoint assembly.
from the SpeedTech Instructions
The steering shaft is typically left long to allow for trimming. Mock up the shaft assembly in place and trim as needed to ensure that the correct length is achieved.
When installing the shaft you MUST offset the u-joints by approximately 45 degrees. You will find one end is splined to allow the shaft to be rotated and “phased” to eliminate any binding. You may have to adjust the phasing slightly from this 45 degree starting position to completely eliminate any binding.
Also the rack has spacers that come with it and longer bolts.
From the instruction
You must remove the rack from the mounting bracket to get the driver side bolt
into it's position in the bracket. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the shank of the bolts,
install into bracket, then reinstall bracket onto rack body.
For proper alignment, refer to the installation instructions included with the rack
and pinion. The 2 mounting bolts must go in at the same time (see photo above)
and the bracket and spacers must end up flush against the frame. It may take 2
people to perform this procedure, it is a tight fit.
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Thanks Nick for the great input. Are the instructions available in Speedtech website. I am going to have a look
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01-13-2017, 03:17 PM
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Yes you can download the pdf.
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01-13-2017, 05:39 PM
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I have the speed tech front clip and torque arm, the speedtech motor mounts/plates, and holley oil pain. I had to reverse the mount/plates to get the clearance i needed from the unisteer, but it is really close.
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01-13-2017, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmythehand
I have the speed tech front clip and torque arm, the speedtech motor mounts/plates, and holley oil pain. I had to reverse the mount/plates to get the clearance i needed from the unisteer, but it is really close.
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Could you please explain what you meant by reversing the mounts/plates in your case.
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01-14-2017, 04:01 AM
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Ok guys I found out how the autokraft engine mounts installed in Evade Camaro.
http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/5...uot-Evade-quot
The engine mounts are flipped ( not installed as per the photo shown in Autokraft website).
So is this how it is supposed to be installed to prevent the oil pan flange from touching the rack & pinion inlet and outlet ports?
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01-13-2017, 06:17 PM
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Quote:
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Yes you can download the pdf.
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I have gone through the instructions, and it seems like the installation is on stock 1st gen subframe not Speedtech Subframe.
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