[DeTomaso] Steering rack spacers

[John Taphorn]

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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