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Dunloprabbit

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    Ashford, Kent
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    Herald 1200 Coupe

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  1. Many thanks everyone for your input. I’ve decided to go ahead and fit the new rack. I will let you know how it goes in due course. Hugh
  2. Many thanks for you input. Just to add a bit more information. This new rack I’ve purchased is listed as part No. 305932 (All Other models – Standard) on Rimmers web site. The other rack they list is No. 305458R and is for model Herald 948. The measurements of this new rack, overall length and the distance between the flanges, are the same as a NOS part No. 305932. So although it is a pattern part I believe it’s been made correctly and it would be fine if you needed that number. The part number which could be relevant to my vehicle is 305050, which is longer available. This is from the spare parts catalogue Herald 1200 Saloon & Coupe (1st Edition). Hugh
  3. I think that whether fitted with drum or disc brakes doesn’t affect the steering rack length as any difference between the two is on the outside of the vertical link. It would appear the difference in the rack length originates from the 948/1200 Coupe’s having a track of 4ft 1” as opposed to the rest of Herald range having a track of 4ft.
  4. Thanks very much Pete for the information. I may well give this new rack a try and see how it goes.
  5. Hi, I have a Herald 1200 Coupe 1961 on a Mk 1 chassis and the Steering Rack needs replacing. I have purchased a new Rack from Rimmers which fits all models except the 948cc (which is now only available as an exchange unit and I don’t really want to go there) When comparing the original rack to the new one there is a difference in length (as per picture). I can correct the length of the rack by not screwing the ball joints on the ends of the track rods as far, and I believe there is enough length to do this. The fixing holes in the chassis would need to be adjusted by about 5mm either side to accommodate the new rack which could be secured by solid mounts or rubber bush mounts. My main concern is that by lengthening the track rods to fit this will alter the geometry and could cause issues (bump steer) Has anyone tried this conversion before? If so, did you experience any unwanted handling issues. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Hugh
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