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MBB Larry
09-15-2019, 09:13 AM
I have Dan Ruth's Fenders with FFR Brackets. The Fenders and Brackets are contacting Control Arms. I have seen this on other Posts. I think I have the options are adding Steering Stops, or moving Wheels further out with Wheel Spacers. I have also seen machining down the Bracket Arms. Before I do something, I thought better to ask before proceeding. Best Options??
https://www.amazon.com/1979-2004-Mustang-Steering-Limiter-Spacers/dp/B01N1P0T20/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P853VDMBTUFC&keywords=mustang+steering+rack+spacers&qid=1568557709&sprefix=mustang+steering+rack+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1
Mustang steering rack limiters. Problem solved!
FF33rod
09-15-2019, 09:58 AM
Larry
I was just looking at this yesterday. Lock to lock without the fenders on has the tires about 1/2" from the arms so when I add the fenders I'll be in the same position as you. I'm going to the route Naz and others have suggested
Steve
I should have added the number of spacers I used. Seems I bought three kits of 6ea and used most of them. If I recall, it took more on the right side than the left but that was more than a week ago. Probably should have written that down somewhere (or maybe I did) as I can hide my own Easter eggs now.
MBB Larry
09-15-2019, 11:01 AM
Thanks Naz. I assume that will not decrease my Turning Radius much??
Mine still turns a small enough radius that I don't remember ever having to stop and back then turn again. Then again, the fender contact really is the limiting factor not the stops.
When I went to skinnys on the front full time I could have removed the spacers but haven't seen a need to yet. You should be fine.
JOP33
09-15-2019, 05:41 PM
These are what I used (don't have the same exact set-up), but I used two on each side...
https://www.cjponyparts.com/steering-rack-limiters-pair-1979-2004/p/HW3457/?gclid=CjwKCAjwwvfrBRBIEiwA2nFiPZPu6u4cEcaMG7Uqvmj oA84EnuiTnCZ62SE0AofIE5OeVAohksgYEBoCrtcQAvD_BwE