Spindle mashing into LCA
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Spindle mashing into LCA
So far my spindle lift is great but I have noticed the spindle mashes in the LCA. I am guessing the round little rubber piece is the steering stop on the LCA. The spindle hits just below it. I am thinking of grinding off more of the LCA so the spindle does not hit it and relocating the steering stop down and inch or so, allowing it to stop the spindle. Anyone done something like this? I am not to worried about it but it seems over time it could eat up the LCA. Thanks
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guy with the fabtech spindles here... i didnt grind the LCA and my steering radius sux... should i grind more? will i benefit that much?? and my spindle doesnt hit the LCA, its actually the lower bolt on the backside of my brake caliper thats hitting the steering stop that came witht the fabtech kit
#9
this is my situation... my lower bolt on the spindle (not the brake caliper as i incorrectly stated) hits the steering stop...
when i turn all the way to the left, the spindle rotates to the rear towards the steering stop. the lip on the back of the spindle not the bolt appears to hit the lip of the LCA FIRST and seems to lift the suspension, then the lower bolt on the spindle comes in contact with the steering stop...
my question is, my steering radius is pretty bad, do i NEED a steering stop?
if i grinded down the LCA so the lip on the spindle as i described does not hit the LCA (allowing for more radius) and removed the steering stop, i would regain my steering radius, but is this safe to myself driving wise, and is this safe to other parts of the suspension??
when i turn all the way to the left, the spindle rotates to the rear towards the steering stop. the lip on the back of the spindle not the bolt appears to hit the lip of the LCA FIRST and seems to lift the suspension, then the lower bolt on the spindle comes in contact with the steering stop...
my question is, my steering radius is pretty bad, do i NEED a steering stop?
if i grinded down the LCA so the lip on the spindle as i described does not hit the LCA (allowing for more radius) and removed the steering stop, i would regain my steering radius, but is this safe to myself driving wise, and is this safe to other parts of the suspension??
#10
Originally Posted by txboy11
this is my situation... my lower bolt on the spindle (not the brake caliper as i incorrectly stated) hits the steering stop...
when i turn all the way to the left, the spindle rotates to the rear towards the steering stop. the lip on the back of the spindle not the bolt appears to hit the lip of the LCA FIRST and seems to lift the suspension, then the lower bolt on the spindle comes in contact with the steering stop...
my question is, my steering radius is pretty bad, do i NEED a steering stop?
if i grinded down the LCA so the lip on the spindle as i described does not hit the LCA (allowing for more radius) and removed the steering stop, i would regain my steering radius, but is this safe to myself driving wise, and is this safe to other parts of the suspension??
when i turn all the way to the left, the spindle rotates to the rear towards the steering stop. the lip on the back of the spindle not the bolt appears to hit the lip of the LCA FIRST and seems to lift the suspension, then the lower bolt on the spindle comes in contact with the steering stop...
my question is, my steering radius is pretty bad, do i NEED a steering stop?
if i grinded down the LCA so the lip on the spindle as i described does not hit the LCA (allowing for more radius) and removed the steering stop, i would regain my steering radius, but is this safe to myself driving wise, and is this safe to other parts of the suspension??
#11
Ok if I am thinking correctly doesnt only one spindle hit the steering stop and this stops both tires from turning? In my case it looks like all i need to do is grind more of the LCA lip below the steering stop so the spindle can actually hit the steering stop. Hey txboy11, Where are your steering stops?
#12
Originally Posted by chedster
Ok if I am thinking correctly doesnt only one spindle hit the steering stop and this stops both tires from turning? In my case it looks like all i need to do is grind more of the LCA lip below the steering stop so the spindle can actually hit the steering stop. Hey txboy11, Where are your steering stops?
#13
Originally Posted by txboy11
this is my situation... my lower bolt on the spindle (not the brake caliper as i incorrectly stated) hits the steering stop...
My turning radius is actually pretty good but should be even better when I trim the LCA lip. Does it look to you guys that the triangle piece on the spindle will hit the steering stop correctly on my pics?
#14
Originally Posted by gatorblue92
see the hole above the stops in his pictures... thats where the stock steering stop was... and you are correct that only one side hits when turning... not sure why though
it only will hit one side when turning, but it depends on which way you turn...
my steering stops are the big silver, out of place looking things...
i had to grind off the old one to install this one, as my spindle didnt wanna hit the existing stop... i really wanna configure a way to free up some more turing radius with a new steering stop
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#16
Originally Posted by Danny818
i had to grind the lip off also...but i would probably stay away from turing the wheel at full lock anyways. You will get a better turning radius back but other components in the steering cant compensate for the extra length it must stretch...
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Chedster,
Have you been able to see if that triangular tab lines up with the steering stop if you turned the spindle towards it?
If it does, instead of grinding away at the lip, you can cut off the steering stop and replace it with a longer bolt instead that comes past the lip of the control arm.
Similiar to what fabtech has done with the 1998 - 2000 spindles:
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pd...on%20Sheet.pdf
See steps 5 and 6. I'm not sure why they don't include this new steering stop in the '01+ spindle kits since obviously there is a problem.
I have some fabtech spindles that I'm going to be installing on my '06 this weekend and am going to do what I just described. I'll take some pics.
If you can though, let me know if that triangular tab does in fact line up with the steering stop if it wasn't stopped by the lip of the control arm.
Thanks,
Mike
Have you been able to see if that triangular tab lines up with the steering stop if you turned the spindle towards it?
If it does, instead of grinding away at the lip, you can cut off the steering stop and replace it with a longer bolt instead that comes past the lip of the control arm.
Similiar to what fabtech has done with the 1998 - 2000 spindles:
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pd...on%20Sheet.pdf
See steps 5 and 6. I'm not sure why they don't include this new steering stop in the '01+ spindle kits since obviously there is a problem.
I have some fabtech spindles that I'm going to be installing on my '06 this weekend and am going to do what I just described. I'll take some pics.
If you can though, let me know if that triangular tab does in fact line up with the steering stop if it wasn't stopped by the lip of the control arm.
Thanks,
Mike
#18
Originally Posted by ChevyCam
Chedster,
Have you been able to see if that triangular tab lines up with the steering stop if you turned the spindle towards it?
If it does, instead of grinding away at the lip, you can cut off the steering stop and replace it with a longer bolt instead that comes past the lip of the control arm.
Similiar to what fabtech has done with the 1998 - 2000 spindles:
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pd...on%20Sheet.pdf
See steps 5 and 6. I'm not sure why they don't include this new steering stop in the '01+ spindle kits since obviously there is a problem.
I have some fabtech spindles that I'm going to be installing on my '06 this weekend and am going to do what I just described. I'll take some pics.
If you can though, let me know if that triangular tab does in fact line up with the steering stop if it wasn't stopped by the lip of the control arm.
Thanks,
Mike
Have you been able to see if that triangular tab lines up with the steering stop if you turned the spindle towards it?
If it does, instead of grinding away at the lip, you can cut off the steering stop and replace it with a longer bolt instead that comes past the lip of the control arm.
Similiar to what fabtech has done with the 1998 - 2000 spindles:
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/pd...on%20Sheet.pdf
See steps 5 and 6. I'm not sure why they don't include this new steering stop in the '01+ spindle kits since obviously there is a problem.
I have some fabtech spindles that I'm going to be installing on my '06 this weekend and am going to do what I just described. I'll take some pics.
If you can though, let me know if that triangular tab does in fact line up with the steering stop if it wasn't stopped by the lip of the control arm.
Thanks,
Mike
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