Clutch: I was unable to find a good way to use the Fox Mustang clutch cable. So I ended up converting to hydraulic. I stole the idea from a Cobra forum. So I'm using a 1-1/8" bore master cylinder and 7/8" bore push slave cylinder. However! Using a push slave in the conventional way won't fit aft of the clutch fork because of the limited space between the transmission and the driver footwell.
So, I came up with a bracket that would allow the slave cyl to be mounted forward of the clutch fork. I'll take a picture with it mounted. The right side of the bracket mounts behind clutch fork, and the yellow push rod pushes on the bellhousing. So, the bracket and slave cylinder move forward, pulling the clutch fork.
I didn't use a pull slave cylinder after reading that they are very prone to leaking. Also, the stroke is apparently not always long enough to full disengage the clutch on the T5. I didn't use a slave cylinder mounted inside the bellhousing, because fixing a fluid leak or bleeding the fluid would require the engine to be removed.
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Steering rack: I got back the modified steering rack input shaft. The shaft clears the frame and lower radiator hose fine now. But, I just noticed the other day that it's not completely straight. It wobbles when turning
So, I will contact the guy who modified it and see what options there are.
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Steering rack inner tie rod extensions: These added 1" each side and will line up the inner pivots with the upper and lower control arm pivot lines. I'm using the inner tie rods that came with the rack (Proheader). Note: the threads on the inner tie rod ends (rack side) are 14mm, not the factory 15/16".
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Outer heim joints: Drilled out the steering arm holes to 5/8" and used heim joints so they can be mounted above the steering arms (high steer?). The threads on the heims are 5/8" left-handed. But I could not find any sleeves to connect these to the inner tie-rods which are 9/16". For now, I cut a 5/8" threaded sleeve down and welded a big 9/16" thread nut onto the end. It's not a perfect job, and I hope to find the proper part before too much on-road driving.
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Mounted the rack: will reinforce the brackets later
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Added the firewall steering shaft bearing: and a short 3/4 DD shaft that connects to a u-joint connected to the Scion steering column shaft
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