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[409T]

Are you going to use some sort of cross steering?

 

[Pushrod]

Probably, I haven't figured that out yet...any suggestions? I would like to keep the tie rod behind the front axle...

 

[409T]

Tie rod behind the front axle is easy to do whether you use cross steering like you would usually get from a Vega box, or more conventional steering such as with a Corvair box and the drag link roughly parallel to the frame rail. I only asked because I saw the panhard bar in the pic. Here's a little trivia - The panhard bar was invented by Panhard et Levassor Motor Co. around 1890 in France. The proper pronunciation =

 

[Spanky]

The Spirit chassis is set up for traditional steering, using a Vega box. The panhard bar on the front end is necessary with the traditional steering. I changed my chassis to cross steer by moving the steering box mount forward on the frame rail, and redesigning the steering column.

 

[Pushrod]

Thanks Spanky, what are the advantages of "cross steer" over traditional? I was planning on using a Vega box, I need to look at some steering schematics and figure this out soon. I'm putting on the spindles next.

 

[Pushrod]

I appreciate the correct pronunciation of panhard, 409T, but the guys at the swap meets might think I'm looking for French pastry instead of a suspension support.

 

[Pushrod]

This is probably the set up I'll go with, the vega box bracket is already in place on my frame.

 

[old round fart]

Lots of cars used that style. It’s bullet proof and works. What’s not to like?