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    Default Lock Spacers - run 2?

    Hey guys i was just curious if anyone runs two AJPS type lock spacers? Or is it possible?

    Does it give even more lock? Or is it just a waste of time and money and 1 is fine on its own?

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    doesnt work that way, the rack can only travel so far before it runs out of teeth, the lock spacer allows the rack to travel slightly further to use all the available teeth.

    if you require even more lock then rack spacers and PS arms then theres only a couple of options left, and that is modified steering arms (IE, sell the PS arms and cut and shut some stock 86 arms shorter then PS arms) and playing with longer LCA's etc

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    Thanks Simon. I had heard mixed rumours so i just wanted set it straight in my mind. i dont really need anymore. But then again i wouldnt say no to more.

    Thanks for the extra tips!

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    no mate, i hear it all the time, some people assume they are magical things that keep adding more lock the more you put on

    on nissans, if you run too many you run into binding issues which is a result of the tie rod hyper extending.... when this happens... you cant bring the steering back from full lock at all, not a nice feeling!

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    I cut more teeth into the rack. The plan is to run 2 lock spacers but i highy dont reccommend it as it renders the rack pretty useless. Plus its not very safe.

    One problem i have with mine is the calipers are hitting the castor arms. Still yet to figure out a way around it.

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    long control arm? ^^
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    i was thinking that but meh.

    might just try out some nrca's first

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    bit of a bandaid solution that one.

    longer LCA is the way to go

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    Thanks guys! if i need more i'll look into more options. But i think my current set up is great and if anything id rather have more response then lock.

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    you probably can try put a washer/spacer after AJPS lock spacer

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