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Old 11-01-2018, 06:01 PM   #2
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Default Re: Rack and Pinion

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Originally Posted by gotti View Post
I'm building a custom kart using my 2006 EZGO TXT as the donor. I'm doing a right hand drive build which requires me to place the rack and pinion in the front. This is my first attempt at anything like this, so it has been a learning experience the entire way.

I'm looking for ideas on how to setup the rack and pinion. I'm including a few pictures. Any help will be appreciated.
I put my rack behind the spindle axis -- used a Polaris blem rack unit I got on ebay. Very good quality for the price. Was able to use a degree angle finder to set the camber and caster - 2.5 degrees camber - 4.0 degrees caster. These are starting settings. How do you find the correct Ackermen angle with the spindle arms in the front? Very important in hi-speed operation.
Your doing a great job with your control arms, mine are simple, looks like your using air bags.
When you make your steering column be sure you keep the u-joints lined up and timed so there's no hard spots in the steering.
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