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TAC Tech => Tires, Brakes & Suspension => Topic started by: N PRGRES on March 19, 2024, 05:55:34 AM

Title: Red Head Steering
Post by: N PRGRES on March 19, 2024, 05:55:34 AM: Anyone have any experience with them?
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Post by: firebirdparts on March 19, 2024, 12:45:39 PM: See jbanna's thread.
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Post by: N PRGRES on March 19, 2024, 05:33:42 PM: They are sent out centered, why did you think it wasn’t?
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Post by: jbanna on March 20, 2024, 01:33:17 PM: I didn't think the gear was not centered, which is why I'm focusing on the tie rods - it turns out this happens frequently when you install new steering components...
Title: Re: Red Head Steering
Post by: N PRGRES on March 20, 2024, 04:42:42 PM: Quote from: jbanna on March 20, 2024, 01:33:17 PM
I didn't think the gear was not centered, which is why I'm focusing on the tie rods - it turns out this happens frequently when you install new steering components...
ok thanks. Mine should be here soon so just trying to figure out what I am up against.
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Post by: jbanna on April 04, 2024, 01:15:58 AM: I don't suspect the gear yet, but read on:

Ok, I'm back pulling my hair out - my gear is 100% centered, and my wheels aligned, but I can't connect the steering shaft to the gear and rag joint unless the steering wheel is turned almost 90 degrees to the right. I see no way to independently adjust the steering wheel to the gear - adjusting the tie rods to straighten the steering wheel will just move the gear off center, which means no easy left u-turns because the gear has an extra quarter turn to the right. Can the steering wheel be pulled and its mounting adjusted, with the other parts still functional? I've pulled the wheel many times in the past to replace broken cancelling cams, bad ignition switches, malfunctioning horns, etc., but I can't remember as it's been over 20 years! The old gear and rag joint were worn, but not that much - the car drove straight with a straight steering wheel - there was just a little too much play...help!
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Post by: N PRGRES on May 17, 2024, 05:17:19 AM: I have the box in but have not driven it yet. I will say that so far the customer support has been outstanding. I sent the box back with the pitman arm attached as it just wasn’t coming off. Cost me $10 for them to remove it and send it back. I also had a few questions on break in and they were polite and took the time to make sure I was doing it right.
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Post by: jbanna on May 17, 2024, 12:14:17 PM: I finally got my issues figured out, even driving to the local shop in Post Falls to get advice from one of the techs - they were quite helpful!
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Post by: N PRGRES on May 17, 2024, 12:24:28 PM: Good to hear!