Belgiumbarry
Well-Known Member
hi all, as i see more members complain the indirect steering issues we have with the steering box , almost impossible to convert to rack&pinion , i want to share something we do for more direct steering feel .
Ofcouse the steering wheel force becomes a bit harder but the car steers so much better !
First i want to state that it involves welding on steering components... so in fact only for off road use
And the welding is sure no DIY job.... really prof work. Also cover the welded pieces with a blanket and let it cool slow.... inspect for cracks ! and test strength ...
Now , what's the trick ?
our steering tie rod is after the pitman and steering arm. The ball joints are 35 mm long. So we weld a 70 mm long piece in ,a cut in half, pitman and steering arm. Inverse the steering rod and all geometry remains the same.. with only now the steering rod in front of the pitman arm.
Ofcourse a pitman arm , 70 mm longer , gives a far better steering ...
That's my rallycar , for years now OK , compare it to yours ...
Ofcouse the steering wheel force becomes a bit harder but the car steers so much better !
First i want to state that it involves welding on steering components... so in fact only for off road use
And the welding is sure no DIY job.... really prof work. Also cover the welded pieces with a blanket and let it cool slow.... inspect for cracks ! and test strength ...
Now , what's the trick ?
our steering tie rod is after the pitman and steering arm. The ball joints are 35 mm long. So we weld a 70 mm long piece in ,a cut in half, pitman and steering arm. Inverse the steering rod and all geometry remains the same.. with only now the steering rod in front of the pitman arm.
Ofcourse a pitman arm , 70 mm longer , gives a far better steering ...
That's my rallycar , for years now OK , compare it to yours ...