Steering Lock Stops

[rallygareth]

Can someone please explain lock stop to me and where to they exactly fit on the rack?
Thanks
Gareth

[mikey14sr]

not really such a thing on a nova, other than the point at which there's no more teeth on the steering rack.

[fearless]

not really such a thing on a nova, other than the point at which there's no more teeth on the steering rack.

Not quite true - I had them fitted to my nova quick rack - made turning a tight turn impossible lol


Basically they are thick alloy washers (about 6mm) that slide on each end of the rack before you fix the tie rods - sometimes held in place by grub screws

They limit the full lock - in an attempt to preserve your cv joints when suspension on full droop/compression - mainly used on forest rally novas


Can be bought from HHMS - lock stop kit

http://www.hh-ms.com/database/index.php?SelCategoryID=5&SelModelID=14&SelSubCategoryID=14




Dave

[Mark Sparks]

why would you want lock stop?

[MK999]

he said in the post above? To try and preserve your CV's at full bump/droop when turning? :tard:

[mikey14sr]

Ahh, I was thinking it was the old-fashioned style lock-stops where part of the hub come up against a bolt-head screwed into one of the suspension arms, like on merc's.

[rallygareth]

Thamks for that. I'm building a grp A nova rally car with 1600 16V on throttle bodies, quaife, LSD, full weld in cage, uprated brakes etc and do no want to destroy the new driveshafts I have just bought. I have a hydraulic handbrake which works a treat and so tight corners should not be a problem. Will be off to HH soon....
Gareth

[rallycraig]

i've used them for years, help preserve shafts and also help when over correcting in a hairy moment. however, if your turning the steering wheel in a rally car more than a turn either you should be doing something more with feet!

[Slippy]

Bit of a old post but did you ever fit these Gareth ?

[Slippy]

And if so how much did it affect the lock ?