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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Edison, NJ, USA
Posts: 125
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![]() Hi guys...
Two questions. 1) Has anybody else really despised the closeness of the clutch and brake pedal? I have to do all sorts of weird footwork to make sure I don't a) hit the brake when I clutch b) hit the clutch when I brake and c) don't hit my feet together when I do both. I don't like pushing the pedals with the inside edge of my feet. I've been considering having a shop either bend the clutch pedal to the left or rewelding the pedal plates on the shafts (brake and clutch). Also, I don't like the amount of force required to push the pedal. I can handle it, but it bothers me a bit. I've also considered mounting a pedal assist spring somewhere under the dash. Something like the spring will provide assistance, but only after the pedal has been pushed down 2 or 3 inches. Have any of you done anything like that? 2) I've heard there is a bushing either between the upper and lower steering shaft or between the lower shaft and rack that can be replaced with a poly bushing to eliminate some of the steering mushiness. If this is true, what is that bushing called (or part #) and where can I get it? Thanks a bunch, Rich D. 89 LX5.0 5-speed |
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Livonia, MI, USA
Posts: 1,194
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![]() For the steering linkage, you are looking for a needle-bearing in the shaft. There are a few companies that make this. YOU gotta do some searching.
I did it myself with the individual bearing: ![]() ![]()
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or '331 LX Eric'
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 2,142
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![]() As for your clutch issue, well, I hit the brake a couple times when I first got my Stang. But, ever since, I have gotten use to it and haven't done that in a long while.
I guess you could have the pedals re-welded to a better position like you said. Onto the steering linkage...sounds like drudis has good advice. A more expensive fix would be to purchase a Flaming River steering linkage. The linkage is very nice. You can order the linkage from many distributors listed in MM&FF or 5.0 mags. Good luck, E
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