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"S" Steering rack ?
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Author:  kazjim [ Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:13 pm ]
Post subject:  "S" Steering rack ?
ok Guys, I need a new rack for the brick.... the left wheel is moving just too much and its "knocking"
Now, somthing i noticed when i stuck this rack in is that the tie rod ends only just get enough threads to hold properly ("S" brakes)

Did the "S" have a longer rack, or different tie rod ends ?

Also, is there a preferred rack to get ? - Whats the Karcraft one like ?

J
Author:  Rupert [ Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:39 pm ]
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'S' have longer steering arms. Use any Oz rack not the english racks. The Aussie are ones are what the english call quick racks. A rebuilt exchange rack will cost around $180.00
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sun Mar 27, 2005 6:40 pm ]
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James,
Could be a UK rack, Mk2 or later. Steering arms used are different angle to all Oz arms, and the rack gives sharper turning circle and more turns lock to lock. See how many turns it is- 2.25 approx is Oz (Mk1 type) rack, 2.7 is UK Mk2 & later.

If you mix these racks & arms the geometry is out, but nobody seems to give a rat's... maybe they don't know.

BTW here in Oz there are 2 arms, the early 850 etc and the thick Cooper S(& all later). Both have Mk1 geometry. S ones are just `thicker'.

If you really need to use that rack I have 2 only, UK Mk2 arms here..
Don't all trample me in the rush... :lol:
Author:  Boostedmini [ Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:05 am ]
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i fitted a karkraft one to RED850 and it is fine i am not too sure on the lock to lock but it feels great and fittied up with plenty of thread left for the tie rod ends to go on.
Author:  kazjim [ Wed Mar 30, 2005 2:12 pm ]
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Thanks Grant... I Might just grab that one....
Its that or trial fit all the racks in the back-yard.... :x not fun ....

J
Author:  Boostedmini [ Wed Mar 30, 2005 4:57 pm ]
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your right deff not fun, i had two or so spare and i pulled them apart and checked but at the end of the day the job sucked bad so i just went for a new one.
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