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RE-Speed steering kit! It's here!

Old 02-23-15, 10:39 PM
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I am sure there are lots of Datsun racks that can work. But as I also mentioned you can use the s13 power rack, and well those are everywhere. You just need a rear mounted rack essentially. I linked to the wrong thread that had some pics.

I'll find it and post. As it has all the possible racks that can be used measured etc. You can fab the mounts very easily to align the rack where the stock steering is now and at the same level etc so the geometry is somewhat the same.
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RE-Speed steering kit! It's here!-image-2895738529.jpg

Here is the rack fitted for those wondering about clearance.

Here are two very good links for reference.

The build thread is was originally referring to, lots of interesting info there
http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=219591


And the guys build. Scroll down to the steering rack swap part
http://web.aanet.com.au/~arran/car/projectpart7.html
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re speed lca bushings

Hey guys,

Sorry to take the conversation back to the re-speed steering kit, but does anyone know what bushings are used for the lower control arms for the kit? Unfortunately I threw out the original packing and it has been too many years for me to remember. The original instructions make reference to Energy Suspension, but I don't see anything on their website with the correct dimensions.

Thanks
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It uses the same energy suspensions bushings that the stock lower control arms do.
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Originally Posted by rwatson5651
It uses the same energy suspensions bushings that the stock lower control arms do.
Thanks so much!! Now I won't have a car half apart in my garage for the next several months
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