Steering Rack Limiters for large tires/wheels
Posted:
Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:15 pmby bill308
I posted on this issue in the Racer section yesterday, then thought I should also post in the steering section. Has anyone had to modify their steering rack limiters (spacers inside the rack) to accommodate larger tire/wheel combinations? Presumably, this is to prevent the tire from rubbing on the sway bar at full lock.
Bill
Re: Steering Rack Limiters for large tires/wheels
Posted:
Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:01 amby 1owner69Elan
I posted the use of rack limiters a while back.
I have 185/60 r 13 tires on a standard arch S4.
lotus-suspension-f42/steering-rack-limiters-t38816.html?hilit=Rack%20limiters#p273220The Mustang clip on limiters worked great and were easy to install.
Re: Steering Rack Limiters for large tires/wheels
Posted:
Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:23 amby bill308
Hi 1owner69Elan,
Thanks for the input. It gives me some ideas and tells me Nylon/Delrin is a suitable material. There is also the caution that the these limiters need to be solidly attached to the rack, presumably so they don't get caught up on the rack teeth.
A variation might be to install one piece tubes that won't catch on the rack teeth and trim to length after fitting, with a knife or saw.
Bill