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Vette(s): 1980 with a Banks Twin Turbo
1969 Convert Big Block
1996 Grand Sport Convert
The real advantage of the Ajustable Strut Rod is not to make it easyer at the alignment Shop. Under Hard Cornering the Stock Rods bend and then Spring back. This changes the alignment right when You need it most. There is a Tool made to Pull the Shock Mounts off.
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After installing mine I had to keep checking the jam nuts, it would loosen off...so maybe keep an eye on them and snug them up once in a while.
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I replaced mine a couple of years ago with heavy duty original type ,just for that reason,you've already got adjustment at the cam-bolt,they are more rugged than a hollow tube,and no jam nuts to vibrate loose
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Joined: 7/6/2002
Posts: 475
Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible
2007 coupe
Did mine with the adjustable struts, I had a problem with the left side laying over on me. I put a little drop of lock tight on the jam nut's and haven't had any problem since.I was pretty upset because it happend the night I was packing to go to the C3VR gathering.I have had an alignment done after installing the rack & pinion and didn't have any trouble getting them loose. fp_vetter72 2008-09-26 03:36:03
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How do you like your rack, did you find a big difference? What make of rack did you install?
THX John
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Vette(s): 1982,150K,Renegade CFI,Hooker Side Pipes,85 fuel pump,Bilsteins,HD suspension, Aluminum radiator, SharkBar/w 5-Point Restraints. 3:73 gears coming soon.
Same here, I installed the HD Adjustables with the helm joint bushings; good idea on the Lock Tight as I have to regularly check my jam nuts.
The difference these made for me was a tighter rear end while cornering which also made for touchier steering, but that is what I wanted.
The difference these made for me was a tighter rear end while cornering which also made for touchier steering, but that is what I wanted.
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Joined: 7/6/2002
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Vette(s): 1972 corvette stingray convertible
2007 coupe
John I sent a PM explaining everything, if you decide to change your stuff out, let me know I'll give you some helpfull hint's as to what you might run into.
I love the R&P steering, will never go back to original stuff.
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