limiting the steering stops
- Tramp
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limiting the steering stops
Right Ho, I'm contemplating dropping my SJ in for an mot (£20 at my local center with free retest), one thing I know that will stop it from passing is that the drivers side wheel rubs against the spring when on full lock. I'm sure it has been mentioned that you can limit the steering to stop things like this happening, unfortunately I can't find any threads on how to do this, is it done on the hubs or on the steering box? And how is it done?
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Re: limiting the steering stops
I've always assumed it's limited by the steering box??????????
Would moving the pitman arm around by a spline sort it (this would add extra travel the other way though !!)
How long has it been like this then or have you fitted some bigger rubber
Would moving the pitman arm around by a spline sort it (this would add extra travel the other way though !!)
How long has it been like this then or have you fitted some bigger rubber
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Re: limiting the steering stops
Just put a washer on one of the bolts that holds the felts on the swivel hub so it hits the axle casing. Jack it up and lock the steering and you will see which one is best suited.
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Re: limiting the steering stops
Here is the thread http://forum.suzukiclubuk.co.uk/vi ... 15/t,2486/ but the picture has gone.
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Re: limiting the steering stops
I guess that would work and keep the MOT man happy
Does the steering box limit the travel and stop this normally though
Does the steering box limit the travel and stop this normally though
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Re: limiting the steering stops
Here's the picture
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Re: limiting the steering stops
That bolt on both sides is what normally limits travel, if you turn yours to full lock you will seeDarrell wrote:I guess that would work and keep the MOT man happy
Does the steering box limit the travel and stop this normally though
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Re: limiting the steering stops
So.....
MOT......
Planning on putting it back on the road?
Jordi
MOT......
Planning on putting it back on the road?
Jordi
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Re: limiting the steering stops
Well sooner rather than later, its always easier to get stuff done when you can drive it to the garage and back - I'm just going to pay someone to weld it up. My other thoughts on the matter are that if my time with manual cars is limited (due to wonky leg) I want to make the most of my favourite manual car whilst I still can! Also if this POTM Is going to be a regular thing in going to need a road legal SJ to get some fresh content!
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Re: limiting the steering stops
I had a brief catch up on the leg thread when i got back into the forum. Didn't realise how long term it was going to be.
Be sound if you got it back on the road. I quite fancy some pay and play and laning in yorkshire.
Personally i'm waiting for "most Zukz in one photo" to be the theme. Think i've got a couple of possible winners. Lol.
Fingers crossed it goes through ok.
Jordi
Be sound if you got it back on the road. I quite fancy some pay and play and laning in yorkshire.
Personally i'm waiting for "most Zukz in one photo" to be the theme. Think i've got a couple of possible winners. Lol.
Fingers crossed it goes through ok.
Jordi
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