Steering lock - how to limit it?

[xb-60]

I’m in the process of checking over the front suspension and steering on my car before I “sign off” on that area.

I can’t see any way of limiting the steering lock so that the tyres don’t scrub (on the chassis / inner guards/fenders) at full lock.
There’s nothing that I can find in my assembly manual.

Any ideas on how the amount of lock for the steering is typically limited?

Cheers,
Glen

[rustyrims]

spacers in the steering rack control stops. Your car is stunning.

[xb-60]

Can you explain more about the spacers and how they can limit the rack movement?
Thank you for the comment.

Cheers,
Glen

[Sycraft]

https://lmr.com/item/LRS-3504HDW/79-...Limiter-6-Pack

https://youtu.be/HG3bH1l_36Y

[Tom Wells]

Sy,

I've used those spacers on my cars. They're fine if you want a temporary solution but something more durable is needed for the longer term.

The problem was that when I got into a rapid movement situation on a track where they got pinched strongly, they would pop off and get lost. In other words they really can't be used as bump stops.

A completely circular spacer would probably be more likely to stay in place, but the ends of the rack would need disassembly to get them on.

Maybe someone else has found a better solution?

Tom

[Mark IV]

This is the solution:

https://www.mcmaster.com/split-space...aft-collars-9/

[Tom Wells]

Mark,

That would be ideal in a hard plastic such as nylon. As it is, steel may be too solid and a possibly destructive to the rack and/or seal.

Have you used those successfully long term?

Tom

[xb-60]

Not had access to ClubCobra for a few days.

My steering rack-and-pinion is a reconditioned MGB unit, so I'm thinking that if it was originally fitted with spacers, they have been removed.
I'll source the spacers and report back with the result.

Cheers!
Glen