Steering stops

[Bill Kearley]

I am looking for ideas re steering stops on a late CAV. At the moment the tires touch the coolant lines on the rear inside.

 

[Morten]

An old GT40 replica trick is to use jubilee/ hose clamps on the last treads on steering rack to limit the movement to reduce steering radius, and tire rub on inner wheel well...

 

[Ed McClements]

I a looking for ideas re steering stops on a late CAV. At the moment the tires touch the coolant lines on the rear inside.

Hi Bill

Take a look at the collars in the RS catalogue...something from there might do the job nicely:-
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/pneu...on/power-transmission-bushes-collars/collars/

Cheers,

Eddy

 

[Neil]

Bill;

My solution to adding steering rack stops was to remove the tie rods from the ends of the steering rack and slip on pieces of steel tubing that I cut to the correct length and then re-install the tie rod ends. Quick, easy, & cheap.

 

[Randy V]

I just bought a short length of 1” PVC plumbing pipe, cut it to the appropriate length and split it length wise. Pull the bellows back on your rack and snap the “C” shaped spacer I had just made over the end of the rack on the inside of the inner tie rod end.
Reinstalled the bellows and was done..
The tie rod will then bottom out on the spacer and stop you from turning it any further..
We used this trick on the Cobras we built also and never had a problem.

 

[Randy V]

Pictures from the spacers I made for my Arctic Cat SxS...

 

[Terry Oxandale]

I purchased a couple of split aluminum shaft collars (McMaster-Carr) that were sized to match the OD of the rack. Adjustable and lightweight.

 

[JimmyMac]

How about steering rack poly bushes which are readily available ?

 

[Bill Kearley]

Thanks for the input. Is that your tierod end at the top of the picture Randy? The only stop I can use is the tierod end, which is outside the bellows. I will post a photo in a bit.

Pictures from the spacers I made for my Arctic Cat SxS...
View attachment 93533View attachment 93534

 

[JimmyMac]

I thought I had seen these before.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Steering...243041?hash=item2a2dd028a1:g:TX8AAOSwcu5UQs0B

 

[Bill Kearley]

Here it is. The first picture I've ever uploaded. With help from my kid.

So am I to assume the stop spacer will sit under the bellows. Could us the collar end set screw method.

 

[Ed McClements]

From the RS link I posted earlier:-

Wouldn't even need to remove the tie-rods.

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

From the RS link I posted earlier:-

Wouldn't even need to remove the tie-rods.

This. Easy and adjustable.

The Superformance cars have a similar nylon split stop that is held by a crimp clamp. Depending on what front tires you use and if the chassis is a Mk I or MK II we remove them to allow more steering lock. On the SPF you can also cut the stop down to add lock until the point where the tire hits the tub.

 

[Randy V]

Thanks for the input. Is that your tierod end at the top of the picture Randy? The only stop I can use is the tierod end, which is outside the bellows. I will post a photo in a bit.

The crimped end you see in the top pic is the rack housing on one side. The sleeve is over the rack itself and will come into interference with the inner tie rod. All of this is INSIDE the bellows on each side of the rack.
The bottom picture is the other side of the rack housing..

 

[Bill Kearley]

I like the split collars, Dun, thank you.

 

[Terry Oxandale]

There are different ratios of ID/OD on the different collars, so you may want to ensure that the size of the collar you choose will work with your specific rack. Mine rack (911) has a recessed area on each end that, if the collar OD was too close to the recessed area's wall ID, then there could be a chance of binding at stop. I chose a thicker designed collar so this would not happen. So be sure to consider the rack housing end design.

 

[Bill Kearley]

Will do,thank you.

 

[Pat]

I used the OEM ones from Ford that dealers use when they add custom wheels. Works just fine and the install is super easy, the rack doesn't need to come off the car, just peel back the accordion boots, extend the steering and click them in. Then check that you've limited the travel to your satisfaction. You can get them from your Ford dealer. Part # Ford (N-804842-S) Steering Rack Limiters is a direct replacement for all 1987-2004 Mustangs.
You can also order them here: https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-steering-rack-limiter-pair-1987-2004/p/HW2324/

 

[Jac Mac]

Apart from everything else it looks like your tie rod end in your pic will bind against the steering arm at full lock unless your actual final setup requires a washer or two between tie rod end and steering arm to get bump steer correct.

 

[Terry Oxandale]

Good eye Jac! Looking at angles of the arms/link though, it appears like he's pretty close on the bump-steer without the clearance spacer for the Heim. Are those steering arms adjustable up and down?