TCP Rack ISSUE
#1
TCP Rack ISSUE
Hi:
I have a manual Total Control Products steering rack on my '65, and it's great except for one issue. Everything on the system is tight and properly adjusted, the wheel bearings and tire balance are fine, etc., but I have noticed that on some road surfaces at between 60 and 70 mph I can get a slight wheel shimmy, and on others at this speed its fine. I am thinking that this is a sort of "kick back" through the system. Indeed, as time goes on it also seems to be getting less as, I suspect, things wear in. Has anyone else experienced it?
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
I have a manual Total Control Products steering rack on my '65, and it's great except for one issue. Everything on the system is tight and properly adjusted, the wheel bearings and tire balance are fine, etc., but I have noticed that on some road surfaces at between 60 and 70 mph I can get a slight wheel shimmy, and on others at this speed its fine. I am thinking that this is a sort of "kick back" through the system. Indeed, as time goes on it also seems to be getting less as, I suspect, things wear in. Has anyone else experienced it?
Thanks,
/s/ Chris Kennedy
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/s/ Chris
#4
I have a similar issue with my FR setup. I figured it was because it was such a tight setup that any vibes now make it up to the steering wheel. I was considered using a damped u-joint in place of the solid one that came with the kit, but your discovery is also worth considering.
Have you tested more under different conditions to verify that your solution is final?
Have you tested more under different conditions to verify that your solution is final?
#5
I have a similar issue with my FR setup. I figured it was because it was such a tight setup that any vibes now make it up to the steering wheel. I was considered using a damped u-joint in place of the solid one that came with the kit, but your discovery is also worth considering.
Have you tested more under different conditions to verify that your solution is final?
Have you tested more under different conditions to verify that your solution is final?
Thanks,
/s/ Chris
#6
Here is an example;
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...5/s0010/FR1899
I haven't really searched for more than a minute just now.
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...5/s0010/FR1899
I haven't really searched for more than a minute just now.
#7
Here is an example;
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...5/s0010/FR1899
I haven't really searched for more than a minute just now.
http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...5/s0010/FR1899
I haven't really searched for more than a minute just now.
/s/ Chris
#9
#10
I've adjusted my right front a couple of times. Maybe it's time to check again.
As for the u-joint example above, given the cost (and they are proud of them), I'm sure they somehow added an aborbing material to the structurally sound joint. It more than doubled the cost.
As for the u-joint example above, given the cost (and they are proud of them), I'm sure they somehow added an aborbing material to the structurally sound joint. It more than doubled the cost.