Off set racks

JamGtStang · 01-04-2001, 02:44 PM

Can somebody tell me whats the deal with the off set racks and why should i put it on my 1990 gt with eibach pro springs and tokico shocks
thanx

LOCASH · 01-04-2001, 02:58 PM

Here is my .02. The bushings move the rack up so that the tie rods are not at such a steep angle. It decreases something called bump steer which is the car's tendency to steer when you hit a bump.

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Crutchfield front kick panel speakers.

LOCASH · 01-04-2001, 03:00 PM

Here is my .02. The bushings move the rack up so that the tie rods are not at such a steep angle. It decreases something called bump steer which is the car's tendency to steer when you hit a bump. They look like a pain to put in. I think I have to take the rack out.

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Crutchfield front kick panel speakers.

01-04-2001, 02:44 PM	#1
JamGtStang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 58	Off set racks Can somebody tell me whats the deal with the off set racks and why should i put it on my 1990 gt with eibach pro springs and tokico shocks thanx

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01-04-2001, 02:58 PM	#2
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	Here is my .02. The bushings move the rack up so that the tie rods are not at such a steep angle. It decreases something called bump steer which is the car's tendency to steer when you hit a bump. ------------------ 86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Crutchfield front kick panel speakers.

01-04-2001, 03:00 PM	#3
LOCASH Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Santa Lucia di Budoia, Italy Posts: 217	Here is my .02. The bushings move the rack up so that the tie rods are not at such a steep angle. It decreases something called bump steer which is the car's tendency to steer when you hit a bump. They look like a pain to put in. I think I have to take the rack out. ------------------ 86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Crutchfield front kick panel speakers.