Battle Version Steering Kit #2 - For maximum steering angle

(Original description below from Alex Pfeiffer)


This kit is specificly designed to fit either an 85 power steering rack with pump removed and no fluid, or a non power rack with non power knuckles. That being said, there are a few reasons for this. Kit #2 includes an actual extension piece and a stopper to fit on the left (passenger) side of the rack along with a 5mm spacer for the right (driver) side of the car. By adding an extension, it allows you to get 20mm overall length to the center section of the rack which dramaticly increases angle. Almost 20 degrees more which is about the same as replacing your rack with a non power unit. The reason why it will only fit the 85 power rack is because that rack has more teeth machined into the center shaft then the 86/87 models. You have to understand that you cannot run power steering if you have this spacer on. It is because by adding that much length, the end of the shaft will go into a pressurized area of the rack and leak very badly. This isn't much of a problem for most who have done motor swaps as they have already taken there power steering pumps off. This kit is a very inexpencive way to get the angle that a non power rack has with out having to replace the rack unit itself.

Now for the people with a non power rack unit already. This kit does have an advantage over having the power knuckles (short ones) or even with the steering kit #1 along with that. If you use the non power knuckles (long ones) with this kit, the advantages are you do get a touch more angle, the steering is easier to turn, and it is allot smoother at high angles. What may happen sometimes is you may get steering shutter with short knuckles. By using long knuckles it elimates this problem. This is the setup I personally run on my car and would suggest to anyone who has the means to do it. Being able to dive into corners at a high angle without the worry of spinning is the best feeling and has the most impact on the judges and crowd.

Full fitting instructions will be supplied.

Kit comprises of threaded piece, stopper and spacer:


 

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