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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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anyway to move the steering column like 1/4-1/2 of an inch so it can clear my lpp long tubes?
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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anyone?

i've grinded the steering linkage down to almost nothing and its still hitting a tiny bit. idk where to go from here
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Come on you LPP guys! Someone help this guy with this issue cause I might need to know myself being that I just bought a set yesterday!!

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I gave my opinion/idea and was ridiculed for it. So it's all on Fergy since he knows more than I do and thus all my ideas are retarded/stupid/wrong.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Formula350
I gave my opinion/idea and was ridiculed for it. So it's all on Fergy since he knows more than I do and thus all my ideas are retarded/stupid/wrong.
True JK. So I take it this was in the 500 page LPP thread?? Spend 3 hours reading through that one!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I refuse to buy them if I have to do something like this.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Loosen the bolts that hold the steering column inplace slide the column over as far as possible. You might have to enlongate the holes a bit. You should have done this first b4 grinding it down. Most people after moving it over either dont have to grind the linkage or just a tiny bit. Hope this helps
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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LS1 RACK & LINKAGE...
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Loosen the bolts that hold the steering column inplace slide the column over as far as possible. You might have to enlongate the holes a bit. You should have done this first b4 grinding it down. Most people after moving it over either dont have to grind the linkage or just a tiny bit. Hope this helps
That's what I had suggested in the other thread (basically), just a few posts before you said it. Fergy got in before that, and I suspect had you posted first, he would've not said anything -_-
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ASaleen
I refuse to buy them if I have to do something like this.
What are you going to buy then? If you havent been reading around here lately a few guys with PS Lts have had the same prob and same with a set of Mac mids(wich are supossed to fit great. I also have read about hookers and jet hots not only having the same prob but also rusting out or the CC flaking at the collectors.
Up to you.... but dont ever expect a perfect install no matter what brand you purchase.
Ive owned these car since 96 and know better than to expect anything to be perfect fit. Way to many variables in production and the cars themselves.
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You guys would be suprised how much room the LS1 Rack opens up..trust me.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
You guys would be suprised how much room the LS1 Rack opens up..trust me.
Is it a "drop in" fit, or does it require any fabrication?.

Sara Lou
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
You guys would be suprised how much room the LS1 Rack opens up..trust me.
It would work, but you know also costs alot more and wont get him on the road today.
Not a bad idea for the guys that havent started on them yet.
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Originally Posted by Formula350
That's what I had suggested in the other thread (basically), just a few posts before you said it. Fergy got in before that, and I suspect had you posted first, he would've not said anything -_-
I dont know why he would get on you for that, but IMO it the safest easiest solution.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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i got it to fit, it was actually pretty simple! i unbolted the 3 bolts that connect the rack to the firewall, then unbolted the 2 bolts that hold the steering wheel/column up (under the dash) i moved the linkage to where it had to be, then dremelled out the holes in the steering shaft plate that attaches to the firewall so i could get the screws to fit. i tightened those down all the way, then put 4 washers on each side of the 2 bolts that hold the steering wheel up so that it would angle the steering rack up a little on the other side, and pushed the steering column to the right and tightened down the 2 bolts. put everything back together and theres NO rubbing! i grinded the **** out of my steering shaft before trying this, so i am planning on replacing it anyway. if anyone has any questions just pm! i probably made sound harder than it actually is

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by the_merv
You guys would be suprised how much room the LS1 Rack opens up..trust me.
I know this has been solved, but... The LS1 steering shaft definetly opens up a lot of room. I was looking at the one on my Formula when I was deciding how to route my turbo pipes. It's shaped differently and is angled more towards the outside of the car.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by shutzero
i got it to fit, it was actually pretty simple! i unbolted the 3 bolts that connect the rack to the firewall, then unbolted the 2 bolts that hold the steering wheel/column up (under the dash) i moved the linkage to where it had to be, then dremelled out the holes in the steering shaft plate that attaches to the firewall so i could get the screws to fit. i tightened those down all the way, then put 4 washers on each side of the 2 bolts that hold the steering wheel up so that it would angle the steering rack up a little on the other side, and pushed the steering column to the right and tightened down the 2 bolts. put everything back together and theres NO rubbing! i grinded the **** out of my steering shaft before trying this, so i am planning on replacing it anyway. if anyone has any questions just pm! i probably made sound harder than it actually is
Glad you got it to work!!! Lets hear those bad boys! Pics too!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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No doubt! Lets see some pics!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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yes multimedia is a nice thing!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Somebody on here has to have some dyno numbers or some vids of these on..just placed my order for some!!!
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