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Steering circle to big
10 Sep 2008 22:12 #168
by Dave N
Steering circle to big was created by Dave N
Hi done an RTV at weekend and was thinking my jimny had poor steering circle.
Anyone have any ideas of any mods that can improve it? Also anyone had problems
with CV joints needing my 4th in few months!! Are suzuki origonal parts only way to go?
Anyone have any ideas of any mods that can improve it? Also anyone had problems
with CV joints needing my 4th in few months!! Are suzuki origonal parts only way to go?
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11 Sep 2008 21:18 #169
by bazwidajimny
Replied by bazwidajimny on topic Re:Steering circle to big
wheels spacers or off-set wheels will give you more lock m8.
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24 Sep 2008 19:54 #192
by Dave N
Replied by Dave N on topic Re:Steering circle to big
Not sure how offset wheels or spacers will help me??
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25 Sep 2008 07:57 #194
by mlines
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
Replied by mlines on topic Re:Steering circle to big
I guess there maybe some fancy maths behind it using Pi and radius and circumference etc. but basically you can improve the turning circle using wheel spacers or offset wheels, if nothing else it moves them out further so they dont hit the end stops so soon. It does work, my cat came fitted with posh Spidertrax spacers and it makes a noticeable improvement to the turning circle.
Downside is the extra strain on the axle components. The greater offset increases the wear forces on the wheel bearings etc.
I am interested in the number of CV joints you have got through as I am about to start trialling, is it harder on the vehicles than normal play and play? Or do you have a heavy right foot
Martin
Downside is the extra strain on the axle components. The greater offset increases the wear forces on the wheel bearings etc.
I am interested in the number of CV joints you have got through as I am about to start trialling, is it harder on the vehicles than normal play and play? Or do you have a heavy right foot
Martin
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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