Spindle steering arm differences

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by gumby, May 12, 2017.

  1. gumby

    gumby Newbie

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    Location:
    Camby, IN
    Truck:
    89 Ford Ranger
    I am using a front frame clip from an '86 Toyota under my autoX project.

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    I have converted to rack and pinion using a shortened Miata rack. All is good and everything feels great except the long Toyota steering arms are a touch slow.

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    It is quite convenient that these spindles use a bolt-on steering arm. Before I set about building my own, I am curious if any other lengths are available. Power steering arms vs. manual? Newer or older generation vs. my 86?
     
  2. gumby

    gumby Newbie

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    Location:
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    Maybe steering arms from van spindles?

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    They look shorter, maybe. They have some elevation change relative to the pickup version, but I can move my tie rods to the top side without any issues.
     
  3. bonerjamz2k11

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    Wow, I wish the pics worked
     

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