SRountree
Well-known member
I installed the R&P mod using parts as suggested in the forums but I don't have a lot of confidence that I did it correctly. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed but I am capable if I had the knowledge and direction to do so.
After I made my R&P, I have a few concerns.
1) I made the middle bracket a little short. (connecting the tie rods) the tie rod ends are almost all the way out and I don't feel there is enough meat in the rod to make the connection strong. I was planning on making another bracket longer to fix the issue but haven't had time yet.
2) when I turn the wheel from left to right, I don't have full movement. My original 3 point turns became a 4 point turn and sometimes it seems like the wheels don't turn as they should. Like the unit is jamming up or something. Turning is not consistency the same.
3) I have bump steer pretty bad. I'm sure this is a result of my brackets not completely set in the degree and or proper distance, not made right, etc.
Again, I never done anything like this and it's a bit over my head. I am thinking about buying the Steeroids kit to make it easier and I wont worry about it. I am not seeing any reviews where they are hiving issues with the conversion.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...ion-conversion-kit-small-block-1967-1979.html
That being said. I spoke to Detroit Speed and they are about to come out with their own R&P version in March. Do you guys think Detroit Speed will be a better unit or does it really matter?
My tires are 175-40-18 and they have full clearance turning. I don't believe these are an issue with the steering but maybe I am wrong...
Last but not least, Is it easier to buy a bolt on and will mechanics be able to align the front end without telling me the car has to be stock based on the original spects etc? Any help will be appreciated!
![ft tire.JPG ft tire.JPG](https://www.vettemod.com/data/attachments/1/1699-5b07722d1ae2c1d6f10834b9fc97111e.jpg)
After I made my R&P, I have a few concerns.
1) I made the middle bracket a little short. (connecting the tie rods) the tie rod ends are almost all the way out and I don't feel there is enough meat in the rod to make the connection strong. I was planning on making another bracket longer to fix the issue but haven't had time yet.
2) when I turn the wheel from left to right, I don't have full movement. My original 3 point turns became a 4 point turn and sometimes it seems like the wheels don't turn as they should. Like the unit is jamming up or something. Turning is not consistency the same.
3) I have bump steer pretty bad. I'm sure this is a result of my brackets not completely set in the degree and or proper distance, not made right, etc.
Again, I never done anything like this and it's a bit over my head. I am thinking about buying the Steeroids kit to make it easier and I wont worry about it. I am not seeing any reviews where they are hiving issues with the conversion.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corv...ion-conversion-kit-small-block-1967-1979.html
That being said. I spoke to Detroit Speed and they are about to come out with their own R&P version in March. Do you guys think Detroit Speed will be a better unit or does it really matter?
My tires are 175-40-18 and they have full clearance turning. I don't believe these are an issue with the steering but maybe I am wrong...
Last but not least, Is it easier to buy a bolt on and will mechanics be able to align the front end without telling me the car has to be stock based on the original spects etc? Any help will be appreciated!
![ft tire.JPG ft tire.JPG](https://www.vettemod.com/data/attachments/1/1699-5b07722d1ae2c1d6f10834b9fc97111e.jpg)