ACR Owners be aware [Archive] - Viper Owners Association

Dan Cragin

07-09-2018, 11:51 AM

I take care of several ACR's that are tracked frequently.

I have found about half of these cars have had premature wear of the steering rack inner rod ends over time.
Basically, they have lateral movement in the wheels when checking them on the rack.

I am sure it is due to the loads associated to the high mechanical grip of these vehicles.

Make sure you check regularly and re-torque the wheel bearings as well.

13COBRA

07-09-2018, 12:36 PM

Great advice Dan.

catwood

07-09-2018, 01:51 PM

Thanks Dan!

Martin

07-09-2018, 03:11 PM

Good opportunity for someone to come up with a stronger solution.

Arizona Vipers

07-09-2018, 03:52 PM

Thanks Dan! I will check both my cars and report back here. Anyone else that see's this issue should report back here as well!

ViperTony

07-09-2018, 05:38 PM

Thanks Dan!

ViperGeorge

07-09-2018, 06:03 PM

Dan could you post a picture showing us exactly which part you are referring to?

Special Ed

07-09-2018, 06:11 PM

I take care of several ACR's that are tracked frequently.

I have found about half of these cars have had premature wear of the steering rack inner rod ends over time.
Basically, they have lateral movement in the wheels when checking them on the rack.

I am sure it is due to the loads associated to the high mechanical grip of these vehicles.

Make sure you check regularly and re-torque the wheel bearings as well.

Is this an ACR only problem or is it any tracked Gen V, ie my T/A 2.

Dan Cragin

07-09-2018, 07:04 PM

I've only seen it on ACR's that are tracked hard.

catwood

07-09-2018, 07:40 PM

I've only seen it on ACR's that are tracked hard.

So that leaves me out, no worries

IHOP

07-09-2018, 09:34 PM

So AZ Viper's is in!

sharmut

07-09-2018, 11:18 PM

Dan, regarding the wheel bearings, did you observe the wheel bearing seals leaking in the front or rear?

ViperTony

07-10-2018, 08:02 PM

so az viper's is in!

lol

Scot@Prefix

07-10-2018, 08:45 PM

We had one come right from Conner, 5 miles on it with a bad inner tie rod end.
Had about 1/4" of movement in it, dealer replaced it under warranty.

Problem is the inner tie rod ends according to FCA are only available with the whole rack!!

J TNT

07-10-2018, 08:50 PM

Good info , Thanks Dan !

steve911

07-10-2018, 10:22 PM

Viper Parts USA has inners in stock.

stradman

07-12-2018, 05:47 AM

Viper Parts USA has inners in stock.

Could only find outers for a Gen V not inners.. Link?