I have a 1950 1/2 ton Chevy PU with original front end. However, I have modified the steering by removing the old pitman arm gear box setup with a rack and pinion connected to a new 3rd party steering column. The steering works very nice, but I do have a questions concerning turning radius.
Does anyone have experience with knowing how much turning angle one needs for the wheels?
What is an ideal maximum 'wheel turning deflection' (for a lack of a better term)? What is a minimum turning angle? When looking down from the top at the front wheels, when turning left or right (with wheels straight being zero degrees), how much of a maximum and minimum angles should I be looking for? A guess would be 45 degrees as a target.
I am afraid I am not getting enough angle with my current set up. I have not driven it yet, so the acid test will be driving and making corners. I figure if someone who has the original steering has an idea what tire angles they get at maximum left or right, it would help me determine if my setup is close or needs adjustment.
Thanks!
