Tim Whittaker
10-20-2013, 04:05 PM
Machined up some barrels and assembled a bump steer kit. The nice thing about this is not only can you dial out or improve the bump steer, but you can adjust the length using the barrel and not have to deal with turning the tie rod as it has no flats for turning. You have to use pliers or something to turn the tie rod for toe adjustment.
The barrel is machine from stainless steel, so the cross section profile can be kept smaller in diameter than aluminum and it polishes nicely. Looks better than the kit supplied tie rod end in my opinion.
Although the un sprung weight is slightly higher, I felt the offset was worth it given the looks and ease for adjustment for the length and bump steer . Given the wide range of ride height and tire diameters that can be used on the 33, bump steer will be an issue for some if not most builds. Bump steer adjustment is about 1.5" maximum.
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/6t5cobra/33ford/HPIM1187.jpg (http://s359.photobucket.com/user/6t5cobra/media/33ford/HPIM1187.jpg.html)
The barrel is machine from stainless steel, so the cross section profile can be kept smaller in diameter than aluminum and it polishes nicely. Looks better than the kit supplied tie rod end in my opinion.
Although the un sprung weight is slightly higher, I felt the offset was worth it given the looks and ease for adjustment for the length and bump steer . Given the wide range of ride height and tire diameters that can be used on the 33, bump steer will be an issue for some if not most builds. Bump steer adjustment is about 1.5" maximum.
http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo39/6t5cobra/33ford/HPIM1187.jpg (http://s359.photobucket.com/user/6t5cobra/media/33ford/HPIM1187.jpg.html)