Distance between steering knuckles?

Discussion in 'Technical' started by ryanb, Oct 14, 2015.

Tags:
  1. ryanb

    ryanb Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2009
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    51
    Location:
    Portland, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '72 2D Maverick, '85 F150 Short Wide, '07 Husqvarna SMR450, 2015 Yama FZ09
    I probably don't have the correct terminology but what I am looking for is a loose approximation of the distance between steering knuckles (where the tie rod bolts through) on the spindles. I'm trying to work out a good sizse for a rack and pinion to source. I'm planning on ditching the factory box and fabbing up a mount and steering linkage for a rack.

    Pinto racks are 45" OAL and I can get one brand new for under $100. How hard could it really be to make the mounts and get the geometry right. I just need to make sure the rack is the same steering configuration (rear steer).

    Anybody willing to take a measurement for me or have the number off the top of their head?

    -Ryan
     
    ryanb, Oct 14, 2015
    #1
  2. Krazy Comet

    Krazy Comet Tom

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2012
    Messages:
    7,713
    Likes Received:
    2,432
    Trophy Points:
    531
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Chesapeake VA
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet GT clone 306 . 1969 Fairlane Cobra 428CJ 1988 T-Bird awaiting 331 ..
    Referring back to a post I made when rebuilding my front suspension, it's approx 44"...
     
    Krazy Comet, Oct 14, 2015
    #2
  3. mavdog71

    mavdog71 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2005
    Messages:
    1,114
    Likes Received:
    68
    Trophy Points:
    248
    Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
    Vehicle:
    '71 Maverick Grabber
    A Pinto rack CANNOT be used .Its a front steer rack .You are going to need a rear steer rack . You can check with 55 crown vic on this board he has the info you need.
     
    mavdog71, Oct 17, 2015
    #3
    Krazy Comet likes this.
  4. ryanb

    ryanb Member

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2009
    Messages:
    81
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    51
    Location:
    Portland, Oregon
    Vehicle:
    '72 2D Maverick, '85 F150 Short Wide, '07 Husqvarna SMR450, 2015 Yama FZ09
    Roger, I'll look him up then, thanks.
     
    ryanb, Oct 27, 2015
    #4

Share This Page