In a message dated 11/23/99 8:48:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,
lstphil1@rochester.rr.com writes:
> Hi All,
> I have a "new" power steering system on my 59 GMC which uses a valve
> assembly as a drag link . The valve body actuates the steering arm manually
> and also powers a hydraulic assist ram tied between the stock front axle
and
> the tie rod. The problem is at full left turn the tire rubs the valve
> assembly before it reaches the hard stop. I have stock drum brakes and 15"
> rims but the truck is lowered front and rear (2 1/2" to 3") with monoleaf
> springs. The shop assisting me wants to add a 1/4" to 3/8" thick spacer
> behind the wheel to eliminate the interference. My question is regarding
the
> advisability of this modification in terms of safety , wheel alignment,
> handling , and anything else I've forgotten to worry about. Thanks in
> advance.
> Eric A. St.Phillips
> 1959 GMC 100 (coming home tomorrow)
> Fairport, NY
Hey Eric,
The wheel spacers are a popular item for those who want to run 4th gen
(93+) F-Body wheels on their 3rd gen ('82-'92) F-Bodies, noone has a
complaint as of yet, lotta guys run autocross this way as well as drag race.
I'm not advocating either way, just passing along some info.
Mike
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