Steering Rack Bump Steer Kit

I'd like a kit, are the stainless steel ones available ?

Dave

I'm currently OOS (Out Of Stock) of the Stainless Steel set. It turns out to be more expensive to make than I was selling them for, so I don't know if the supplier will have more, or at what price.
Since they go into an area that is not seen, stainless has little advantage over aluminum.
The aluminum (T6061) is more than strong enough for the task, much lighter than steel, and also won't corrode.
You may be able to make them yourself, if you do remember to use hardened (grade 8) bolts versus stainless bolts. Stainless is more brittle than grade 8. I supply grade 8, allen-head cap screws (that have the correct shank length (non-threaded part)) with these kits.
Contact me at Melton01@msn.com for availability and price.

Chuck

I'd like to order an aluminum kit. I've sent you a direct email, but it bounced back.
Contact me at detomaso007@hotmail.com or reply here.

Rich

Rich,
I sent you a direct reply yesterday. Let me know if you got it.
I'll have a couple more kits ready on Wednesday. I'll already got one order to fill, and I'm holding their check until I ship. I'm told another check is in the mail. I'll send you an update (and I'll post here) in a couple of days, when I know more.
BTW: Send me your year and last 4 digits of the VIN, to insure you don't already have this update. Thanks for your interest.
Chuck

Rich, Dave,
and others,

I've got another Rack Spacer Kit in hand now. If you want one, contact me.
Melton01@msn.com

Chuck

Rich,
I got your email reply, but my confirmation to you bounced back. I guess we can't count on email. After your check is in the mail,
send me a confirmation with the address you want me to ship to. I currently have the bolts you asked about also.
Before you order a spacer for the other car, I strongly suggest you check. I'm willing to bet that it already has one !
Chuck

Chuck,
I'll take the aluminum kit. I talked to a friend about strength, he said the stainless spacer is not required. Where do I send money ? I've sent a email to your address also. Thanks for the other info. I'll let you know about the bolts.

Dave

Rich,

I got your payment, your package will go out tomorrow, I'll send you a tracking number too.

Chuck

Dave,
I received your payment, and your package went out this morning. I'll have the other item you wanted Thursday, and it will go out Friday like I said earlier.
I sent your tracking # to your other address. If you didn't get it, get back to me.
Chuck

It just arrived. It will go on tonight !

Rich

Chuck,
I just wanted you to know that I installed your spacers. Drilling the cross piece was easy, and the job went much faster than expected. An alignment check showed very little change. (previous check was 3+ years old)
On the drive home, I did notice an improvement, so the spacer makes a difference. Thanks !

Rich L.

I've installed my spacers, it was easier than described.
Many Thanks !
D.

Update:
A large run of the Steering Rack Spacer Kits have been finished, and I've now filled all the back orders. If I have received your check, I've emailed you a UPS tracking # for your package.

If you have been waiting to order, I have completed kits in stock.
To see the kit: http://geocities.com/provamo72/Parts4Sale1.html
a LARGE image: http://www.espotmarket.com/pantera/Parts4Sale/RackSpacerKit.jpg

To see an old stock steel one, still stuck to the body of Asa Jay's car: http://www.espotmarket.com/pantera/SteeringRack/RackSpacerc.jpg

To read where it goes and why, installation instructions can be found on my website at: http://geocities.com/provamo72/SteeringRack_1.html
I can mail Mike Drew's article, if you need a copy, or it is also available online at: http://www.panteraplace.com/Page76.htm

Kits include the longer hardened Allen head bolts necessary, and washers.
The limited-time, introductory price is still $40, plus shipping.
The supply of these kits is limited, contact me for availability, before sending any money.
I don't know if I'll have any more made after this batch.

If you also want the Stainless Steel hinge bolt set(s);
Door Hinge (12), Hood Hinge (10), Rear Deck Hinge (6)
or the Stainless Steel A-Pillar bolts (12) see my website for images: http://geocities.com/provamo72/Parts4Sale1.html
I have only a few sets left.

Chuck

Please note that my email address has changed from Melton01@msn.com to
Melton01@earthlink.net

I've got only 4 Rack Spacer kits left in stock. If you have been waiting to order a kit, contact me ASAP, Melton01@earthlink.net
My stock of Stainless bolts is almost gone also.
Thanks for all the interest !
Chuck

I'm currently out-of-stock of the Rack Spacer Kits, but I should have 10-20 more next week.
Contact me at Melton01@earthlink.net

Chuck

Spacer Kits back in stock. Introductory price still only $40, but for a limited time.

chuck I am thankful for the info you have on your web site. If I were to make these spaceres what would be the size of the holes and space in between the holes and thickness of the plate. also how long are the bolts. thanks for all your help. If you want you can email me at dpoates@msn.com

Paul,

Asking Chuck to give this information away for free isn't fair. He's done all the hard work for you. The kit is well worth the cost and if you try make one yourself you will probably wish you just bought one of his.

just my $.02

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Originally posted by PANTERA1731:
the only reason i ask chuck was because of his reply in his first message to dave d he sugest that he make one himself. It seems like chuck Is very busy keeping up with the orders that he has to do.If he does not want to give out the info that is up to him!!!!!

Asking Chuck to give this information away for free isn't fair. He's done all the hard work for you. The kit is well worth the cost and if you try make one yourself you will probably wish you just bought one of his.

just my $.02

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[This message has been edited by paul oates (edited 01-15-2002).]