any drag cars run the Baer bump steer kit? (pic)
12-05-2004, 09:24 PM
#2
The Bull
You can't use those on a manual rack as is. The rods that thread onto the steering rack are made more for the power rack. However, I am running the tapered ends on my setup. It uses a 5/8" rod end. The taper is a perfect fit and doesn't wobble. It's a little pricier then running a 9/16" bolt. But, I'm giving it a shot anyway.
12-05-2004, 10:24 PM
#4
The Bull
Technically, a bolt would do just as much if you can keep it a tight fit. Otherwise, the fit with this will be much nicer. I can't really tell you if it's worth it beyond that. It's a nice setup to work with though.
12-05-2004, 10:32 PM
#5
forgive me Derty.......but i'm trying to find out if it's worth spending $154 +s&h for it? i'm not familiar with these, but i would consider getting it if it's better for my car.
thanks again,
Dave
ps- what do you mean by using a bolt, and keeping it tight? if that were the case, wouldn't everyone who needs to get rid of their bump steer problem use one?
thanks again,
Dave
ps- what do you mean by using a bolt, and keeping it tight? if that were the case, wouldn't everyone who needs to get rid of their bump steer problem use one?
12-05-2004, 10:49 PM
#6
The Bull
All of the manual rack kits use a 9/16" bolt. You drill out the taper in the knuckle and just bolt it in. A sloppy hole will lead to some sloppy alignment. The taper is used to help take the slop out and make everything nice and tight. Then the ends of the manual rack kit uses adjustable heim joints like a LCA. You adjust it all the same, it just costs less to make them this way because Baer doesn't offer this for the manual rack setup. Therefore, you'd pay about $100 for just the tapered bolts. However, if you do not have anything and are going back to power steering, $154 is not too bad. By the time you get tube ends, heim joints and some tubing you'll be right at that.
In total, it is a cheaper way to do this for a power steering rack with the exception of going back to stock. I'd say your decision needs to be more financial then functional. There are a lot of cheaper means to make this functional. Even the stock units will let you adjust the bump steer.
In total, it is a cheaper way to do this for a power steering rack with the exception of going back to stock. I'd say your decision needs to be more financial then functional. There are a lot of cheaper means to make this functional. Even the stock units will let you adjust the bump steer.
