while finishing up my build on my 72 while turning full left and right center link just touches pan and tie rod grease fitting will hit on pan on right is there a stop that i lost in rebuild?
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while finishing up my build on my 72 while turning full left and right center link just touches pan and tie rod grease fitting will hit on pan on right is there a stop that i lost in rebuild?
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Different steering box??
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Are you running the stock Chevelle pan with dimples?
If you flip the tie rods around it should clear, but greasing becomes a bit more work.
You can also grease them then remove the zerk and install a plug. Again, more work when they need grease.
If you flip the tie rods around it should clear, but greasing becomes a bit more work.
You can also grease them then remove the zerk and install a plug. Again, more work when they need grease.
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The stops are internal to the steering box. If you retained the same box then you still have the same stops.
yes differant box it is a worked over one from turn one.
not a stock but has dimples it is a canton.
i'm also see where stock calipers just touch spring when crank hard?
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You might want to contact turn one and see if they offer an internal stop for your box that limits even further than the one currently installed. The internal stop is actually controlled by the front end cover of the steering box and spacer ring(s) up inside the bore. There is a part number on that cover that defines the parts. If you supply the current number, I might be able to supply the number with tighter stops. The internal stops for a camaro or firebird will keep your wheels from turning as much as they do now. It's just a matter of changing out the steering box end cap.
Another option is to install stop bolts on the lower control arms. I'm not familiar with this process and have only heard about it on various Autocross sites. Used mainly when wider tires interfere with the frame or wheel well.
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The next option is further dimpling the pan, using Moog tie rods with grease zerks in the original location or methods I mention in my earlier post.
Another option is to install stop bolts on the lower control arms. I'm not familiar with this process and have only heard about it on various Autocross sites. Used mainly when wider tires interfere with the frame or wheel well.
The next option is further dimpling the pan, using Moog tie rods with grease zerks in the original location or methods I mention in my earlier post.
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Do you have the correct steering arms installed?
The steering boxes in the Chevelle aren’t supposed to have internal stops - it’s supposed to be the steering arm stops that actually limit the turning radius by contacting the lower a-arm.
The steering boxes in the Chevelle aren’t supposed to have internal stops - it’s supposed to be the steering arm stops that actually limit the turning radius by contacting the lower a-arm.
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Compare your new center link to the old. I have seen a center link 1 inch longer than stock cause this sort of rub.
all steering components from the original car except pitman arm
thank you for this info i will call turn one and see what they offer maybe as simple as making a stop on lower control arm
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