so... the pro-motorsports and baer bump steer kits are $150+. But why couldn't i put together the same thing using this heim joint and this tie rod adapter stud? The Pinto stud should potentially be the same taper as the granada spindles right? Thoughts anyone?
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Hack
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I'll just say some obvious things. Don't take it wrong; I am not calling you stupid. There's just too much opportunity for bad things to happen to ignore it.
Yes you are right, you could use parts like that to make a bump steer kit. I don't like how much that particular stud sticks out the bottom of the spindle, though. It creates a long lever arm ideally designed to break the tie rod mount. This might happen in the middle of a high speed corner, killing several people.
Not to be overly dramatic, but please be careful if you are going to attempt something like this. The bump steer kits I've seen are much more compact and have substantial bracing on them, with two studs and an additional clamp over the steering arm on the spindle. They may be over built, but I find that comforting frankly.
Yes you are right, you could use parts like that to make a bump steer kit. I don't like how much that particular stud sticks out the bottom of the spindle, though. It creates a long lever arm ideally designed to break the tie rod mount. This might happen in the middle of a high speed corner, killing several people.
Not to be overly dramatic, but please be careful if you are going to attempt something like this. The bump steer kits I've seen are much more compact and have substantial bracing on them, with two studs and an additional clamp over the steering arm on the spindle. They may be over built, but I find that comforting frankly.
yeah, that's a little dramatic. First off, this car isn't going around any tracks. Second, if you're looking at the picture of the stud, it's just a generic picture showing the full range of adjustability. I'm sure in practice the gap would be much, much narrower. The nut above the heim joint could be replaced by spacers, much like in the baer kit. Any excess thread below the heim joint would be cut off, with a hole drilled for a crown nut & cotter pin. I realize the P.M.S. kit is designed much differently than the baer, though I've read in this forum that the baer is prefered. As far as I can tell, the only trouble is finding a rod sleeve that's long enough. The GW or Edelbrock sleeves might do it, but if someone has measurements on their sleeves, it would be much appreciated. Opentracker?
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I'm with you Scottie. You are not getting $150 worth of parts. Looks like $75 worth of stuff and $75 worth of liability insurance. I'd like an alternative to the baer kit. Those parts above are for a heavy stock car with slicks. I would bet they are the same quality as baer trackers at half the cost.
I've just been informed that it's a no go. Someone's already tried this and found that the pinto and granada spindles accept differect tie rod tapers... so that pretty much answers that question. If you had the proper machine tools, it could be possible to adjust the taper, but i don't, so it's back to the drawing board.
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