Length of center link on steering?

Rat Rods Rule

Help Support Rat Rods Rule:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Mutt's37Buick

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 27, 2011
Messages
201
Location
Westminster, CO
I'm working on a selecting, or designing, a center Link length for my rear steering on my '37 Buick Roadmaster. (See sketch).
I'm hoping one of you experts can help me with some questions:
1) Is it ideal to adjust the center link so the connection to the tie rods is in line with the axis of the lower control arm (as shown)?
2) If not, then what is the best design to avoid bump steer?
Thanks
 

Attachments

  • Center Link Sketch, v0.01.jpg
    Center Link Sketch, v0.01.jpg
    44.4 KB
It's best, IIRC, to make the pitman arm and idler arm be at the center of the lower a-arm bushing/mounts. That's how I did it on my Ford Galaxie when I built my center link on my last dirt car.

The outer tie rods should be mounted on straight steering arms without any drop... that's the preferable way.
 

Latest posts

Back
Top