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Steering wheel adjustment

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27 Dec 2017 13:06 #187788 by weecorey
My steering wheel is sitting ever so slightly to the right to keep the wheels straight, what's the best way to go about correcting it? I had all the rods off and the axle stripped recently when I changed kingpin bearings ect. I didn't renew any track rod ends or adjust any of the steering but somehow its off and doing my head in. I did get new tyres fitted but like for like. I'm thinking if I remove the rod from the steering wheel to passenger hub and shorten it via the track rod end it will work?

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27 Dec 2017 13:45 - 27 Dec 2017 13:46 #187790 by mlines
Replied by mlines on topic Steering wheel adjustment
Its a simple adjustment.

1. Make sure your tracking is ok,

2. Loosen the lock nuts on the tie rod ends on the short bar that attaches to the steering box. Leave the tie rod ends connected.

3. Put a spanner on the flats cut into the steering bar and rotate it until the steering wheel is straight. (experiment with the direction)

4. Tighten the lock nuts.

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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27 Dec 2017 14:03 #187791 by jackonlyjack
I have the same problem
Can you tell me if the drop pitman arm
Should be parallel with chassis when wheels are straight

Jack

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27 Dec 2017 14:31 #187793 by mlines
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Steering wheel adjustment
If you are getting roughly the same number of turns from centre to each lock I would say not to worry too much about it being parallel

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Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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27 Dec 2017 14:47 #187794 by jackonlyjack

mlines wrote: If you are getting roughly the same number of turns from centre to each lock I would say not to worry too much about it being parallel

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I will try lock to lock thanks

Jack

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27 Dec 2017 15:24 #187796 by weecorey
Sorted, thanks.

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