What is the steering cross bar angle? Options

[DaveB]

I am doing some fit checking on the steering rack with a 911 cross bar. I noticed the cross bar angle wasn't at 90 degrees for the A-Arm. The body is level and I seated the cross bar so the bar and braces fit into the body nipples and are flush. I used a level and calculated the angle to be 86.3 degrees or 3.7 degrees off center to be going straight across to the front of the A-Arm. I can't find a reference to verify this angle is correct and since I'm using a 911 cross member and aftermarket brackets, I'd like to know if this is correct or something I need to fix. The pictures below will help explain the angle I measured.



The above picture is the 911 cross bar and steering rack bolted flush to the body




The above photo is the end of the cross bar that fits into the A-Arm.




I used a feeler gage and level to determine the gap at the bottom. It's not exact but close enough to get a measurement. Both sides had the same angle which was 3.7 degrees off center.

Anyone know if this angle is correct?

Thanks,

DaveB