Later model steering rack in vs commodore

[LF24Participant Ipswich- \'99 ls1 Holden VS ute - \'02 HSV Maloo R8 View build HERE Member since: March 1, 2015 Posts: 57]

Hey guys,

 

wondering if someone has tried this already or if anyone knows some measurements would be helpful.

 

So ive run into a problem with my steering setup.  Because I’m running later model vx-vz front suspension components with modified knuckles and still running the vs steering rack I’m not getting the max amount of lock I should and its trying to extend the vs rack past its limits which is also wearing it out.  This is because the later model racks have more lock to lock than the vs rack.

 

Im going to try and fit up a later model rack to gain this extra lock and stop the rack from wearing out.  Just curious if anyone has tried to go down this path before?  Or if anyone has some measurements of the distance between mounting points on a vx-vz steering rack?

 

ill post any of my results up here when I get around to it.

 

Cheers!

[ImmortalityParticipant 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais View build HERE Member since: August 31, 2015 Posts: 535]

With the standard VS steering gear/suspension when at full lock the inside edge of the tyre is very close to the sway bar (if running decent size/width wheels), increasing the amount of steering lock could very well see the tyre foul on the sway bar unless you have modified this somehow?

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yea not totally sure, I  am guessing as you have mixed and matched steering components its going to be a fit a see kinda deal.  May be you use the later steering rack but have to get creative with the tie rod ends.  Interesting, please post up some pics and let us know how you go.

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Change the rack ends before u change the rack.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

But he is looking for more lock.  Only ways to do that really are different rack, or somehow shortening the steering arm lengths on the hubs to get more turn for the same amount of rack movement?

[NickVRParticipant AdelaideVR V8 Exec, VR SS, VF Redline Reserve View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 264]

cava454 wrote:

Change the rack ends before u change the rack.

 

I was thinking the same thing knowing they are different part numbers but lengths are the same. Tie rods may be longer but no measurements on site though. Steering rack might be the only option.

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VT Series 1
Part: TE750
Application: TIE ROD END – OUTER – LH
Notes: 16mm thread

Part: TE750
Application: TIE ROD END – OUTER – RH
Notes: 16mm thread

Part: RE1042
Application: RACK END – FRONT – LH
Notes: 330mm 14×1.5 (socket) 16×1.5 (tre)

Part: RE1042
Application: RACK END – FRONT – RH
Notes: 330mm 14×1.5 (socket) 16×1.5 (tre)

 

VT Series 2 – Onwards
Part: TE3049
Application: TIE ROD END – OUTER – LH
Notes: coarse thread 16×2.0

Part: TE3049
Application: TIE ROD END – OUTER – RH
Notes: coarse thread 16×2.0

Part: RE3047
Application: RACK END – FRONT – LH
Notes: 330mm 14×1.5 (socket) 16×2 (tre)

Part: RE3047
Application: RACK END – FRONT – RH
Notes: 330mm 14×1.5 (socket) 16×2 (tre)

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