[DeTomaso] Steering rack spacers

[Robert Stroj]

Hi,

OK, thanks to all for suggestions, will do this and try to get arms parallel
to the ground.

As well, once the new rack (it is the one for $119 of e-bay) was installed I
find steering very direct (no play), so GOOD, but at same time VERY stiff.
Basically, the wheels will not return alone to straight and also, when the
car is on the lift, it is really hard to move the wheels from left to right
by the hand.

Hove someone had similar experience with this racks?
Should I try to loosen the adjustment screw that is on the rack; I seen it
was painted over so supposed the rack was properly pre-adjusted?

Thanks a lot,

Robert


-----Original Message-----
From: John Taphorn [mailto:jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 1:08 PM
To: Robert Stroj; detomaso at poca.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Steering rack spacers

Robert

I recommend that you check the angle of the steering rack arms to the
ground.  If they are close to parallel, your about as good as you are going
to get.  You are aiming for parallel to the ground.

JT

On 9/27/2015 8:12 AM, Robert Stroj wrote:
> I understand early Pantera (including my '71) did not use spacers 
> under the steering rack while later cars came with those as standard.
> They were added to reduce bump-steer, but is this because the cars 
> ware delivered with pretty high suspension setup?
>
> Once you lower the car (I got Koni adjustable ride height, adjusted 
> pretty
> low) seems one would be better off without those spacers as steering 
> control arms actually seem straighter/more parallel to control arms?
>
> Could someone confirm what is the opinion on using spacers or not on 
> lowered cars?
>
> Thanks, Robert
>
>
>
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