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    Director of R&D, FFR Jim Schenck's Avatar
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    You could do that but the steering geometry will be better if you leave the rack where it is and move the outer tie rod. Getting the long tie rods closer to the plane of the longer lower control arm (longer than the upper) is what you want.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Schenck View Post
    ..the steering geometry will be better if...
    I want "better". FFR R&D location it is. One bump steer kit, please!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Schenck View Post
    You could do that but the steering geometry will be better if you leave the rack where it is and move the outer tie rod. Getting the long tie rods closer to the plane of the longer lower control arm (longer than the upper) is what you want.
    How is that???

    You are moving the rods away from the plane of the LCA if you do the BS kit.
    Moving the rack is better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by D K View Post
    How is that???

    You are moving the rods away from the plane of the LCA if you do the BS kit.
    Moving the rack is better.
    No you are not, you are keeping the tie rods in the plane of the LCA and raising the spindles with the bump steer kit.
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