Anybody using one of these power steering conversion kits?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by bmcdaniel, Jun 3, 2021.

  1. mojo

    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Messages:
    5,250
    Likes Received:
    818
    Trophy Points:
    498
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    73 Comet GT-302 4bl
    What alignment spec's on the car? How many shims in control arms?
     
  2. Grabber72

    Grabber72 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2004
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Stamford NY
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber, 306 4-bbl, headers, C4
    I have -.3 degrees of camber, 1.4 degrees of caster, and .3 degrees of toe-in. I didn't end up shimming the upper arms-I got it from the OE adjustment and I have pretty good return on turns. I drove the car about 250 miles over the last couple days. Some roads were pretty twisty and it tracks really well. The tires are new BFG Radial T/A's 205/60R15, and I have a 1" front sway bar and a 3/4" bar on the rear. I also have KYB shocks. I do have some shims at work in case I decide to raise the caster more which I might. It tracks pretty straight, (comparatively to before) but I might raise the caster a bit more.
     
  3. x72COMETx

    x72COMETx Member

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2012
    Messages:
    1,068
    Likes Received:
    182
    Trophy Points:
    163
    Location:
    Vallejo CA
    Vehicle:
    1972 Mercury Comet, 1972 Mercury comet GT, 1975 mercury comet (RIP), 1974 ford maverick (RIP)
    what is the 1” front bar from if I may ask?
     
  4. Grabber72

    Grabber72 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2004
    Messages:
    97
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    72
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Stamford NY
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick Grabber, 306 4-bbl, headers, C4
    I'm sorry but I don't remember-I did it about 25 years ago. Maybe an ADDCO? Just a guess. The car doesn't really lean much in the corners. The shocks I put on last year and they made a HUGE difference in ride/handling. I just went out and measured the bar-it is 1" dia. I went to Jegs and they have an ADDCO front 7/8" bar for a Maverick PN#020-835 for $241.75.
     

Share This Page