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Old 07-31-2008, 11:39 PM   #1 (permalink)

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Hello I have installed some arms on my pilot and would some input or thought. It will require bump steer for max travle. I will post som pics. the pics show bottom and top out with out binding. It measures 8" vertical non bump steer and 12" bump steer required. I'am look at works triple rate comp and reboound. Any thought there. No pro, just a back yard hacker.
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Old 07-31-2008, 11:44 PM   #2 (permalink)

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Here is pic of the old arms in comparison with new.
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Old 08-01-2008, 01:49 AM   #3 (permalink)

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I think it looks good,I was reading about it on the other site.Did you ever say what they are off of?
My opinion,i would get a rack from RPM and mount it in front of the spindles(you would need to modify the uprights though).The RPM rack looks just about the right width so you wouldn't need any silly gizmo's to reduce bump steer.I think this would be the perfect setup for a pilot.Maybe k-fab could give you the width of his RPM racks for reference,or you could call RPM.
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Old 08-01-2008, 01:54 AM   #4 (permalink)

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Is that a long travel that you are going to start making or just a one off?
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Old 08-01-2008, 02:36 AM   #5 (permalink)

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No, not making for sale. Once I'am sure it works I will post all info on parts and how to make work. This weekend I will be making bump steer kit, the tie rods end should be here tommorrow. If any one has recomditions. It would be appreciated. The LT front/rear is something I have never done. I lack the skill to make from scratch. I also will be doing rear next. Does any one know where to get brakeline kit. A guy in Wichita is avalible to make custom if necessary. Question on rack set up. would it work on pilot with the controls and breaking on wheel. Would it nedd steering quickner. No bump kit sound good. I take it the rack would extend far enough out to elimanate the bump kit. I'll measure the rod min/max lenght if rack was to be used. Any where on site listing rack specs. Thanks for input and suggestions.
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that looks really nice! dont vanish without telling what you used im curious now
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and he disappeared....
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No. Had to finish a new motor and rework some heads. I just recieved the bump steer parts ( a week late) and the new rear parts are on there way so the rear can be widened and make LT. Wanting to start rear so front and back shocks be ordered and built at same time. Going to dunes this weekend maybe depending on weather. Look forward to end of next week for updates.
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lol at least tell me what you used up front. "throw me a frickin bone here!". im too damn curious for my own good!
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