Center switch console

Factory Five has a Continuous On going improvement strategy which can be seen with constant kit revisions. Changes to steering geometry have resulted in better Steering Axis Inclination and less “bump steer”. A lot of the improvements have been Customer driven from lessons learned at the track.
Some of the most frequently asked build questions are in reference to the FFR rack and pinion extenders. The purpose of these parts is to extend the pivot point of the inner Tie rod socket, so that it more closely matches that of the lower control arm pivot point while in the straight a head position. This can help minimize what is termed “bump steer” which results from changes in Toe specs as the suspension moves through its up and down travel. Having the Tie Rod and the Lower Control arm on the same horizontal plane goes along way in this elimination effort.

Installation- It stands to reason that if you are going to extend the pivot and hence the whole Tie Rod by 1 5/8” on each side, then you will have to remove 1 5/8” from the end. This is easily done by cutting off this amount from the threaded portion of the inner Tie Rod.
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Once you have your installation complete you may want to call Mark Reynolds at Breeze to replace the original Boots (that will now no doubt blow off due to their extended travel) with longer ones that he carries. I would also highly recommend his solid Rack Bushings.
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When you install the Rack you want to count the number of turns from lock to lock. Then center it by turning halfway from one lock. Then install your Wheel and Hub assembly onto your shaft. At one time some of the Wheel and Hubs supplied by FFR had evenly spaced holes, I know this BECAUSE I HAD ONE!
If your holes are not evenly spaced you can either Re-drill the hub or install a quick release wheel like I did this time.

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