Quicker Steering On Ke'S

[terryo]

update for those interested.............

 

contrary to advice, the longer KE30 pitman and idler arms DO NOT fit onto the KE17 steering box/chassis rail. The spline on the pitman arm is much larger on the KE30, so swaps are not possible. The entire idler box & arm wont bolt up either . in any case, the lack of a bend in them means they hit the lower wishbone, so this supposed "fits no worry" , is definitely wrong

[philbey]

This just made me think of something; I am led to believe KE20 boxes run the same spline, but they are different length pitman arms. If you could get a corresponding KE20 idler arm, you might be on a winner.

 

There is limited information on KE10-KE20 steering box swaps (I'm planning on doing one), I have a KE20 box at home I may be able to measure up this weekend.

 

Also something to consider, the KE10 draglink is very close to the rear of the crossmember, are you likely to have a clash problem lengthening the arms?

Edited September 9, 2011 by philbey

[terryo]

thats exactly the problem i have encountered. there is more room on a 30. KE1X series has negligible room for the arms to clear the wishbone and the chassis cross-member. I could only lengthen it a few mm, so not worth the bother.

the race rules prohibit a change to KE2X or later system so i will have to look to make the change inside the box.

[terryo]

the problem is solved!!!!

we now have longer arms and plenty of room using all Toyota parts. i will write it all up and publish on our business web site.

stay tuned folks

[terryo]

i've started an article on the KE17 we are building for Group Nc. see here http://www.roadandtrack.net.au

 

if the local convenor wants to organise a group/day run, we would be happy to put on a "show & tell".

[Molli]

Didn't find the write-up for the parts needed. Any info on this?