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[rodomo]

Heath, on 30 January 2012 - 04:30 PM, said:

Having the steering rack behind the wheel axis means you can quite easily get toe-out on turns. Something that a Torana fails to do in standard form haha

Toe out on turns is set into the steering arm angle so wether in front or behind wouldn't matter.

[enderwigginau]

rodomo, on 30 January 2012 - 10:11 PM, said:

Toe out on turns is set into the steering arm angle so wether in front or behind wouldn't matter.

Uh huh

[orangeLJ]

The angle of the steering column-rear rack wouldnt be that big of a hurdle, do away with the uni and use some form of geared re-directional unit and whalla!

Im pretty sure they make small versions (Ive only seen truck ones)

[waddingtons]

here is a link to the kits http://www.ebay.com....984.m1555.l2649

[orangeLJ]

All well and good, but can you provide answers on any questions?

how would someone go about hooking up the rear rack to the original column shaft?

[dattoman]

You don't !!!
This is the point I have tried to make twice in this thread so far
Its designed for more applications than a Torana ... therefore more options

[orangeLJ]

I understand that Datto, but they are marketing it as a bolt in option for LC/LJ torana with FRONT AND REAR RACK POSSIBILITIES

Hence the questioning.

If they were marketing it as a "hot rod front end" then you would assume as per your opinion.

Its a completely legitimate question and one that IS NOT answered by what you've said

[enderwigginau]

You just use two solid unis like most hotrods.......it's not that big a drama........
Just ensure you can clip onto the Commo rack and it's sorted......

The torana setup is the best for non-powered rack, and considering the subi conversion, you wouldn't go rear mounted.....clearance issues are the least of your problems.....

[waddingtons]

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[DomDom]

This is a beautiful set up. I have a few questions though.

Let's say I want one for an LH-UC, will I notice the difference on the road?
Will it feel like I'm driving a more modern car?
WIll it make a non standard engine installation easier?
Do air bags handle as well as springs?

All that said could one just use tubular arms on the Torana K-frame and get a similar but less expensive effect?

Thanks in advance.

Dom

Edited by DomDom, 11 March 2012 - 09:13 AM.