We have thrown a lot of junk out of the garage, but it still looks like there is an awful lot more on there. The steel for my work bench arrived 3 days ago and I have started welding it up.
I have also collected/scrounged some more parts:
- a pair of Gemini uprights (the Cortina uprights are “on their way” but I have decided not to use them)
- complete set of ball joints and tie rod ends for Gem uprights
- set of suspension brackets, bolts and bushes for front suspension
I am trying to come up with a design for the front end of the car which isn’t too wide. Based on the following criteria, this is what I have come up with: (see diagram below)
1. Escort Steering Rack (580mm)
2. Gemini TX Uprights
3. An “average” 15 inch road wheel
4. 6 degrees caster
Its still seems very wide at 698mm, but its the best I can do I think.
#1 by Craig Simon - March 22nd, 2009 at 20:40
Hi Mike,
do you have the dimensions for the gemini uprights? I am using them for my own build and trying to avoid the 10hours in the shed measuring them.
cheers
Craig
#2 by Mike - March 23rd, 2009 at 07:51
Craig,
These are the measurements I came up with using the following balljoints:
Lower: BJ54
Upper: TE471R
Steer: TE422R
Upper to Lower: 208mm
Axle to Lower: 76mm down
Axle to Upper: 132mm up
Axle to Steer: 45mm down (assuming 6 degrees castor)
Axle to Steer: 115 mm forward
As you can see, this means mounting 47mm higher than “book” designs.
Regards,
Mike