need beta testers (tie-rod relocation)

[brianm@earendel.org (Brian McGarvey)]

Hmm.
I had a thought after reading a copy of Street Rodder. that they have 
solved most of our problems already... A 1920-1950 car well there just 
arent any good solutions.

Since we have to take the carriers off anyway. why not have the holes 
drilled out upside down and have them tapered by the machist with bigger 
diameter tie rod ends. then we dont have to worry about alot of stuff and 
the still "look" stock for the 99.99999% of inspectors that will ever look 
at em. It might be fairly close to stock safety too. tho if it breaks its 
falling out ... you know gravity

Or my Dad looks at it and says.. why not just put a bend in the tie rod. 
but that custom end (inner) makes it a problem..

<insert ME based solution>
Brian




On Tue, 22 Apr 2003, Scott F. Williams wrote:

> Okay, I need three burly Sciroccos of outstanding technical character to
> volunteer for some parts beta testing. I've got some preliminary
> arrangements put together with a machinist for the parts needed to lessen
> our lowered car's bumpsteer problems. -those being the bushings needed to
> relocate the tie-rods to the bottom of the spindle arms.
> 
> Pricing is not yet set in stone, but I figure that the it'd come to around
> $20 or so. On top of that, you'll have to remove your hub assemblies so that
> the arms can be drilled out and the bushings can be inserted. Anybody want
> to step up and try this out?
> 
> For some pictures of exactly what I'm talking about, check out this webpage:
> <http://www.ghiagirl.com/phrankentruk/balljoints_table.htm>
> 
> Let me be clear, though. Right now, we're only discussing the bushings to
> relocate the tie-rods. -not the spacers to move the a-arms down. Also, this
> particular guy's spacers are absolutely *not* safe. The sharp "steps" on his
> parts are crack prone. In fact, the fellow emailed me and told me that one
> of his spacers did snap!
> 
> Anyway, if anybody is interested, just let me know. However, I'd rather put
> these in the hands of the motorsports type guys first.
> 
> Thanks,
> --
> Scott F. Williams
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