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[OCHOHILL]

OK, here it goes.

I ordered a Unisteer manual R and P from Summit. It comes with a rack mounted on a crossmember designed to replace the structural crossmember on my 66. They send 2 tie rod end sets-one for stock spindles and another for Granada spindles. Neither set mates in to the taper.

I have stock V-8 spindles. I contacted Unisteer. They send 2 more tie rod sets. One set is identical to what I have. The other set mates with the taper but the threaded stud is smaller than the stock tie rod ends. I install the set that mates. With 1/2" engagement of the tie rod end and rack inner shaft I am still several inches from the correct toe alignment.

Now, Unisteer is going to send me a differet set of inner rods. I am not sure how these install, yet.

I guess this rant is to let fellow VMF members know that they didn't get it right the first time for me. If your car is a daily driver you might reconsider starting the project until you are sure you have all the correct parts. I have been waiting about 4 weeks to complete the install. It is several days if not a week to receive more parts from them.

Other than this snafu, the install is straightforward and relatively simple.

I am curious if any other members have had similar issues with Unisteer.