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IFS Front end LC LJ

Started by _waddingtons_ , Dec 20 2011 05:09 PM

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#26 rodomo

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Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:11 PM

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.

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Posted 30 January 2012 - 10:33 PM

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

Uh huh

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 09:31 AM

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)

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#29 _waddingtons_

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 01:13 PM

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

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#30 orangeLJ

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 04:18 PM

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?

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#31 dattoman

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Posted 31 January 2012 - 06:44 PM

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

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#32 orangeLJ

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Posted 01 February 2012 - 03:41 PM

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

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Posted 06 February 2012 - 09:10 PM

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.....

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#34 _waddingtons_

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Posted 18 February 2012 - 07:05 AM

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#35 _DomDom_

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Posted 11 March 2012 - 09:11 AM

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.