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VIZA 25th December 2009 06:59 PM

Steering rack size
 
Quick Question guys
page 76 "...the steering bodymust be shortened ... 533mm between the balljoints centres of the track rods"
Original mk 2 steering rack size?

Thanks

Victor

mopple 25th December 2009 10:12 PM

Should be 581 mm. Found this in LCB forums some time ago.

alga 26th December 2009 11:51 AM

I found on the web it's around 56 cm...

VIZA 28th December 2009 10:29 AM

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If 581mm truth 581-533(book) = 48mm of cut.
distance between sterring holder holes centers 258mm(book)
258+48 = 306mm(stock)?
Someone can measure distance between clamps of stock rack?

twinturbo 28th December 2009 11:10 AM

Does it say must be shortend or is it "Idealy"

TT

TSM Locost 28th December 2009 12:21 PM

Just measured my MK2 rack 260mm.

Happy New Year to All.

axle 5th January 2010 10:21 AM

Hi
I have got to this part of the built, got my extentsion arms from MK and it is to size of spec in the book. I am totally lost as how much the steering rack should be shortend?

Please help!!!!!

spud69 5th January 2010 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axle (Post 28342)
Hi
I have got to this part of the built, got my extentsion arms from MK and it is to size of spec in the book. I am totally lost as how much the steering rack should be shortend?

Please help!!!!!

Ideally Axle the book says to shorten the steering rack for perfect geometry but this is a major job and needs to be carried out professionally. The difference it makes will be pretty minor, my car is the original rack length and drives and behaves impeccably - except in this bloody snow.

Builders own choice but its not really necessary.

AndrewH

twinturbo 5th January 2010 10:34 AM

As above, does it actualy need shortend or will it provide IVA acceptable geometry as IS.

The book says

"Although the ford escort rack is very close to the ideal size, for absolute precision modifications to the rack are required"

It does not say it must be shortend.

I think we need clarification on this.

I will try PMing Chris

TT

HandyAndy 5th January 2010 10:41 AM

the MKII escort rack is fine without needing to be shortened.....

BUT

if you make the rack extensions as per book dimensions then they will be incorrect & make your wheels both steer outwards, in fact undriveable.

I,m using a std MKII escort with extensions purchased from Rally Design, sorry don,t have a link but the parts are available on their website.

the rack is new, cost £65 & the extensions are new, cost £25.

hope this helps.

cheers
andy:)


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