Steering rack rubber boots hitting frame mount

[Scott e]

Hey Guys

I installed my new manual steering rack which I purchased online. I notice that when I turn the wheels all the way to either side, the rubber boots on the rack rub the frame mounts due to the acute angle going to the tie rod ends. If the race mode holes where used it would not be a problem. But I foresee the rubber wearing through. I could cut a small peace of the frame mount through the race mode hole but, this may weaken the mount.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.

[edwardb]

Responded to the first thread you posted with this question. Make sense or not? https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?44699-Steering-Rack-boots-hitting-rack-mounts

[Scott e]

Not sure whats going on. I posted my thread but it does not show up in my post. So, I sent a second one. I thought I did something wrong on my first post.
Do you mind repeating what you said being that I cannot find the first one.
Thanks

[edwardb]

Not sure whats going on. I posted my thread but it does not show up in my post. So, I sent a second one. I thought I did something wrong on my first post.
Do you mind repeating what you said being that I cannot find the first one.
Thanks

You put the first post in the Type 65 Coupe Build Threads forum. This one in the general Type 65 Coupe forum. Both are still active. My response above included a link to what I posted. But here it is again:

What position is your suspension in? Hanging with the chassis elevated? If so, things will be a lot different with it on the ground at ride height. For reference, the lower control arm will be roughly parallel to the ground when at ride height. Very different than with it hanging. I don't have any issues with the boots rubbing on my Coupe. The geometry with the tie rod ends into the bottom of the spindles will look a lot different too. Don't second guess that.

[Scott e]

Got it. That makes perfect sense. I have my frame on stands. No wheels. No weight on the suspension at all. Never thought of it.
Thanks a lot.