GTD steering rack-arm elevation?

[Simon]

Not describing it very well am I?
I have raised the steering rack on my GTD by the requisite amount to help minimise the bump steer issue. The steering arms therefore protrude through the aluminium inner "wing" hole further up than they originally did. I have enlarged the hole and made it oval to help stop the steering arm hitting the aluminium. As the car does not have it's suspension assembled, how far up can I expect the steering arm to go (roughly) when the suspension in under full compression? I'm just trying to negate any fouling problems I may get in future. Thanks

Simon

 

[Bob Stoeger]

Simon I can take a picture of mine and post it for you if that helps.
Bob

 

[Phil]

Simon:
You may need to re-assemble your suspension to get a real assessment of the amount of travel the steer arms will go through both in bump and droop. Also you will need to cycle the steer rack to full lock both ways as the travel will be more as the steering arm on your upright gets closer to the chassis and the rack pivot (Inner tie rod end) goes inboard.
I would take advantage of Bobs offer of photos, or a personal inspection of another GTD to actually measure the travel, add your amount of re-positioning, and, and a little fudge room for clearance to put your opening in the correct spot.

just my 2c
Good luck
Phil

 

[Simon]

Thanks chaps, Phil good advice and Bob, yes please, much appreciated.

Simon

 

[Brian Magee]

SImon,

Just increase the hole the same amount as you have raised the rack. If it didn't touch before all should be OK.

Brian.

 

[Malcolm]

Brian's logic works for me but when I raised my rack I am sure I didn't enlarge the hole and still got clearance ok.

 

[Bob Stoeger]

Hi Simon,
Sorry for the delay took these this morning before going to work, hope they help, if you need anything else please let me know.
Regards,
Bob