I picked up a rack assembly at the local bone-yard from a '92 Cavalier this afternoon. Measurements are...
Length - 33 ½ inches from end to end.
Travel - 6 1/8 inches
Turns - 2.9 lock to lock
I thought the Taurus setup on Chepie was slick but I believe the travel is only about 5 ½ inches and I don’t want to give up any more turning radius than necessary. I think the original is just over 6 ½ inches so I'll still lose a little but not much. Overall, the j-car looks to be the easiest adaptation.
I’ve read all the old threads and understand there are some concerns about the Cavalier’s strength under real “performance conditions” but this will never see anything close to that. I occasionally drive it to work (about a mile and a half round trip) and for short trips around town.
I know it’s an old story but does anyone have any thoughts on this?
Length - 33 ½ inches from end to end.
Travel - 6 1/8 inches
Turns - 2.9 lock to lock
I thought the Taurus setup on Chepie was slick but I believe the travel is only about 5 ½ inches and I don’t want to give up any more turning radius than necessary. I think the original is just over 6 ½ inches so I'll still lose a little but not much. Overall, the j-car looks to be the easiest adaptation.
I’ve read all the old threads and understand there are some concerns about the Cavalier’s strength under real “performance conditions” but this will never see anything close to that. I occasionally drive it to work (about a mile and a half round trip) and for short trips around town.
I know it’s an old story but does anyone have any thoughts on this?