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 Apr 28, 2008 - 1:45 PM
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Sorry, was really busy this weekend and wasn't able to snap a couple pics of my 'modified' control arms.
Since the US rack is shorter then the GT4, swapping over the GT4 inner & outer tie rods wont be long enough to reach the hubs. To make them long enough, you have 5 options: 1. Find an inner tie rod thats the correct length (about 2" longer then the GT4 rod) 2. Machine the US inner rod down to the correct length 3. Weld onto the outer rod to make it roughly 2" longer 4. Use a threaded rod and coupling to make an intermediate arm. 5. By a LHD GT4 steering rack. With the tools (and funds) I had available, I went with option 3. This post has been edited by scothaniel: Apr 28, 2008 - 1:46 PM -------------------- Scott
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Apr 28, 2008 - 2:03 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
What exactly did you weld onto the outer rod to make it 2" longer?
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Apr 28, 2008 - 2:55 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 1, '03 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Another section of tie rod end.
I chopped off 2" of the US tie rod end, made sure the threads were good, chamfered the outer edges (to make a nice groove for welding) and then welded. -------------------- Scott
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May 3, 2008 - 6:42 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 20, '07 From Valkeakoski, Finland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I hate my SS, it broke again.
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