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end load or center load rack????
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Author:  rip-it [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:28 pm ]
Post subject:  end load or center load rack????
I have done some research and there are many threads on r&p steering. But I still have some questions; do I want a center load rack or an end load rack? :?: ?? I have an opportunity to by an entire lower engine cradle out of a 99 Grand AM GT ..CHEEP!!!. It is my understanding that the GT’S have less turns lock to lock?? So is that good or bad for the woods?? Also when I mount it; close to the beam as possible right?? Tie rods straight and level with the front suspension at half travel??? Thanks in advance!!!!! :wink:
Author:  Maddog [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: end load or center load rack????
Center load is stronger and will have less bump steer problem.
Author:  Odyknuck [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: end load or center load rack????
General rule for best results is as follows:

Center load - Trailing arm style supension (covers most Woodsbuggys)
End Load - "A" Arm style supension (used mostly for Sandrails)
Author:  rip-it [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: end load or center load rack????
Looked it up on Alldata and sure enough this style is end load. Damn it!!! :x The entire cradle is in a guy's yard and just wants to get rid of it. It also has the steering shaft too. O well...thanks guys at least now I know exactly what I'm looking for!! :wink:
Author:  tw9294 [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 8:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: end load or center load rack????
An end load rack out of a 99 grand am is EXACTLY what i have. If i had any more travel i would need a center load but as is works fine. I want longer arms and more travel up front so i will probably switch to center load but i'm still going to use a gm rack. I have'nt been a bit sorry for the swap and if your happy with stock arms and travel you should be fine with the 99 r&p.

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Author:  jayrod [ Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: end load or center load rack????
Havta agree, I have the 99 grand am rack works great.
Author:  manther [ Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: end load or center load rack????
tw9294 wrote:
An end load rack out of a 99 grand am is EXACTLY what i have. If i had any more travel i would need a center load but as is works fine. I want longer arms and more travel up front so i will probably switch to center load but i'm still going to use a gm rack. I have'nt been a bit sorry for the swap and if your happy with stock arms and travel you should be fine with the 99 r&p.

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Hows bumpsteer? (on street and dirt). Ive got kinda a dual sport.
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