hello to all, my name is dan and i live in atlanta, ga. i am attempting my first project. i have already installed the front and rear vbp performance plus thanks to others in forums. now i am attempting the rack attack install, any pics or videos would be greatly appreciated.
Welcome onboard.
Im new her aswell and run an 1972 BB.
I havnt wieved the Rack Attack closly but on the VBP pictures it looks very similar to the Steeroids kit that i bought.
However, judging by the pictures it appears that the Rack Attack system doesnt have uniballs in both ends of the steering rods.
I belive that if the Rack Attack uses the stock type outer ends the posability to adjust for "bump steer" goes away..?
"Bump steer" means that the wheel will turn slightly (steering angle) as the suspension alows the wheel to move up and down.
This happens becouse the angels between the steering arm at the wheel is different from the other end that is conected to the R&P.
I started the mounting of my Steeroids kit as per the book.
However, during the installation i found ways to improve it..
First of all, make absolutely shure that all the welding spots (both on the brackets and on your frame) are 100% removed, otherwise your brackets will ride on these and there is a chanse they will work themself loose.
When i had bolted the Steeroids in postition i lowered the car and turned the steeringwheel.
I now saw that the brackets was flexing a lot, also the rubber bushing on the drivers side allowed for quite some movement..
In my opinion there should be minimal flexing for maximum feeling and controll.
I whent the whole way, i reinforced the brackets, welded them to the frame and had an aluminum bushing milled out to replace the flexible drivers side rubbermount.
I kept the rubber mount on the passengerside to not put stress on the steering in case my frame should be flexing.
This is in breef words how i did it and i got pictures of most of the mods and installation if you are interested.
Brg.
Ricky.