So I am pretty certain that I will switch out my steering. I want something that incorporates a k-type steering setup, with an aluminum tie rod.
A couple of questions: I called / emailed Challenger today, but they gave me a figure of MONTHS for a custom tie rod. Bummer! I am trying to source JUST the rod from them, and build it myself, but if that is not possible, does anyone know if I could just use some beefy 6061 T-something rod in its place? I have a contact at Easton who could get me something...
Of course, I could always pick up some beefy ERW or DOM for the tie rod, and not worry about breakage, although the aluminum seems so cool. <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">
Also, I want to run standard tie-rod ends everywhere I can, mostly because they have a little better 'capture,' and retention, on the ball joint, for reasons of breakage. As this is a concern on the draglink, could I use one of those hi-steer arms on the knuckle, and get the pass side knuckle drilled and tapped for that? I might have to move up my trackbar on the axle side to eliminate bumpsteer, but no biggie. Using such an arm would also give me slightly better clearance with my swaybar.
Finally, are heims (spherical bearings) DOT legal for steering? For now, the beast is my daily driver, so I want something that will keep me semi-legal...
Thanks in advance for any info, opinions, or unwarranted slander. <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">
Bob
A couple of questions: I called / emailed Challenger today, but they gave me a figure of MONTHS for a custom tie rod. Bummer! I am trying to source JUST the rod from them, and build it myself, but if that is not possible, does anyone know if I could just use some beefy 6061 T-something rod in its place? I have a contact at Easton who could get me something...
Of course, I could always pick up some beefy ERW or DOM for the tie rod, and not worry about breakage, although the aluminum seems so cool. <IMG SRC="smilies/smokin.gif" border="0">
Also, I want to run standard tie-rod ends everywhere I can, mostly because they have a little better 'capture,' and retention, on the ball joint, for reasons of breakage. As this is a concern on the draglink, could I use one of those hi-steer arms on the knuckle, and get the pass side knuckle drilled and tapped for that? I might have to move up my trackbar on the axle side to eliminate bumpsteer, but no biggie. Using such an arm would also give me slightly better clearance with my swaybar.
Finally, are heims (spherical bearings) DOT legal for steering? For now, the beast is my daily driver, so I want something that will keep me semi-legal...
Thanks in advance for any info, opinions, or unwarranted slander. <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">
Bob