Is it worth trying to find an early 510 crossmember?

[ed*hp]

Contemplating whether or not its worth trying to find an early crossmember (68-9) or just using lower control arm spacers.   Does it technically accomplish the same thing?  Anyone see early crossmember for sale?  If so, how much or how much would you pay? 

 

[Draker]

Contemplating whether or not its worth trying to find an early crossmember (68-9) or just using lower control arm spacers.   Does it technically accomplish the same thing?  Anyone see early crossmember for sale?  If so, how much or how much would you pay? 

 

Not worth it. I think icehouse debunked that. I think there are some advantages.. but not worth specifically hunting for it. You'll likely want the LCA spacers anyway.

[ed*hp]

Thanks for confirming Draker.   I will try to research Icehouse' theory....didn't see it when I searched, but kinda suspected that the current LCA spacers do a pretty good job of removing bump steer.  

[Draker]

Thanks for confirming Draker.   I will try to research Icehouse' theory....didn't see it when I searched, but kinda suspected that the current LCA spacers do a pretty good job of removing bump steer.  

 

I'll dig up the post.. Give me a bit.

[Laecaon]

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/65895-rack-and-pinion-exploration-building-a-bolt-in-conversion/

[Draker]

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/65895-rack-and-pinion-exploration-building-a-bolt-in-conversion/

 

Thanks Jacob! 

[That4doorKiD]

no problem

[Icehouse]

Yep least bump is wagon steering box and idler with the late crossmember.  If you spent the time to get heim joint outer tie rods and correct the bump by shimming them a early crossmember would have a slightly better roll center.