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[cptkirk]

Does anyone know the total rack travel (lock to lock) for a sportspack rack (2.7 turns) and a normal rack (2.7 turns), millimeters preferably?? Thanks in advance....

[nicklouse]

I can give you the width of the spacers that are fitted to a standard rack to bring it to sportspack spec if that helps.

[cptkirk]

I can give you the width of the spacers that are fitted to a standard rack to bring it to sportspack spec if that helps.

 

That'll help, I can measure my sportspack later on and work it out....cheers

[GraemeC]

Surely the sportspack doesn't have 2.7 turns as (with the spacers in) it hits the stops 'early'

[cptkirk]

Just measured the sportspack and for anyone that's interested it's 80mm lock to lock.

Graeme I guess you are right, going on your theory it couldn't be 2.7 if the spacers cause a restriction. I think the point I was trying to make was that it wasnt a quick rack.

Edited by cptkirk, 21 February 2017 - 08:34 AM.

[pete l]

Any pics of these spacers in place on a rack ?

 

I have a standard rack and plan to go sportspack.

 

Yhanks

[Spider]

Any pics of these spacers in place on a rack ?

 

Yhanks

 

10th photo down

 

http://www.theminifo...l-uk-type-mkii/

[pete l]

Thanks,

 

Can they be added without removing the balljoints ? weld in two half moon parts ?

[nicklouse]

the after marked KAD ones just pop on.

[cptkirk]

Thanks,

 

Can they be added without removing the balljoints ? weld in two half moon parts ?

 

https://www.minispor...imiter-kit.html

[cptkirk]

the after marked KAD ones just pop on.

 

Nick, did you manage to get a size for the spacers?? They look approx 8-10mm??

[nicklouse]

not yet, but at a guess 1/2" need to find the ones I did not fit. and they might be in the other garage. will be on the hunt after work.

[nicklouse]

Seem to have hidden them some where. Might take longer.

[Spider]

Thanks,

 

Can they be added without removing the balljoints ? weld in two half moon parts ?

 

Yes. They did that in our local factory from the Mid 80's on for the UK racks that were fitted to our big wheel (13") Mokes. The spacers were 8.0 to 8.4 mm thick, made from round mild steel stock, then cut in half and tacked in place. Be very careful not to get too much heat in to the joint on the rack as it does have a hardened outer cup and the seat is nylon.

[tiger99]

You can do that but why weld? There ought to be room to drill and counterbore and fit something like M3 or M4 screws.

Some people use a medium strength plastic like Delrin. The load applied when in action is compressive. I have seen the plastic variety with screws on other vehicles.

Many ways to skin a cat. They all work.