Steering rack limiters
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:50 am
I need to limit the steering rack travel on my 69 S4 SE (LHD) as I have now fitted some larger tires and they just slightly rub the ARB at full lock.
I don't need much clearance but I was wondering if anyone with a similar issue had used add-on steering rack limiters like are used on Mustangs in the US and on Minis in the UK (https://www.minisport.com/kad1012230-ka ... r-kit.html).Turns out the Mini limiters from KAD have close to the correct ID for the Elan rack (22mm vs 27/32"). However, I haven't been able to determine the ID on the Mustang limiters (http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-stee ... -7904.html) but I think they are probably bigger. The Mustang limiters come in different widths and you can use them in a multiple configuration to achieve greater limitation.They are an OEM Ford part so not just some oddball application.
I don't think I will need more than one limiter of a nominal 1/4" width or so, each side. The Mini ones should be more than adequate.
Seems like an easy way to go as opposed to fabricating a slightly larger steel sleeve limiter (as stock) at both ends of the rack and removing and taking the rack apart again (I just recently refurbished and installed the rack)).
The clip-on nylon (delrin) limiters appear to be a quick option. Anyone with experience or advice?
I don't need much clearance but I was wondering if anyone with a similar issue had used add-on steering rack limiters like are used on Mustangs in the US and on Minis in the UK (https://www.minisport.com/kad1012230-ka ... r-kit.html).Turns out the Mini limiters from KAD have close to the correct ID for the Elan rack (22mm vs 27/32"). However, I haven't been able to determine the ID on the Mustang limiters (http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-stee ... -7904.html) but I think they are probably bigger. The Mustang limiters come in different widths and you can use them in a multiple configuration to achieve greater limitation.They are an OEM Ford part so not just some oddball application.
I don't think I will need more than one limiter of a nominal 1/4" width or so, each side. The Mini ones should be more than adequate.
Seems like an easy way to go as opposed to fabricating a slightly larger steel sleeve limiter (as stock) at both ends of the rack and removing and taking the rack apart again (I just recently refurbished and installed the rack)).
The clip-on nylon (delrin) limiters appear to be a quick option. Anyone with experience or advice?