I remember using a Spitfire rack and only shortening the rods. I did have to
change the TR3's steering arms because the pins in the rod ends are a different
diameter.
-Ed-
On Monday, November 17, 2014 2:59 PM, John Hasty <jhasty@mhc-law.com> wrote:
Good advice Todd. Don't try it.
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> On Nov 17, 2014, at 3:38 PM, "Dean Tetterton" <tr3a58@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Todd
> I would not advise you use a TR4 rack in a TR3. The TR4 is
> 4 inches wider than the TR3 so the rack is too long. If you shorten
> it by making the tie rods shorter, they end up too short and you
> will have terrible bump steer. That is as the suspension goes up
> or down the wheels will want to turn. The pivot for the tie rods
> should be in a straight line drawn from the inner pivots of the
> upper and lower A arms. The 4 inches must be taken out of
> the middle. Then you have to make sure the column will
> still line up with the pinion. Moss does sell a kit that works.
> The down side is you lose the signal lights and
> horn. Also must have a two piece steering coulmn.
>
> Dean T.
>
>
>> On Nov 17, 2014, at 12:54 PM, Todd Redmond wrote:
>>
>> Friends,
>>
>>
>> I have to shorten the TR4 steering rack to fit in the TR3. B I'd like to
>> hear some suggestions on the best way to go about it. B I'm thinking of
>> using heim joints.
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>> Todd Redmond
>> TS 29341
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