landroversforever Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Can't help but think Truw Steer is a typo and was only noticed once it was too late 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik711 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 HOW TRUW. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 That’s no way to talk about women, truthful or not 40 minutes ago, mik711 said: HOW TRUW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik711 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Just checked the lock to lock on the truw steer box and it's approx. 3 1/3 turns with a set of 33 12.5 15 tyres on. Don't know if my lock stops are adjusted or standard. the box appeared a little stiff on tickover so maybe the pump on the 4.2 needs slightly more revs than the 300tdi used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 From the website... "This is a direct replacement for all Adwest 4 bolts steering boxes as well as the earlier 3 Bolt and 6 Bolt steering boxes. These do not come with drop arms so you will need to swap over your old one or fit a new one." Which suggests the box will accept both 4 & 3 bolt Adwest and 6 bolt Gemmer drop arms. This can't be the case though as Adwest and Gemmer drop arms are different, the spline patterns are similar but there is a difference in the taper. Adwest/Gemmer arms will fit but work loose if fitted to the wrong box. The fact they seem to be saying this box accepts either arm has alarm bells ringing for me. Their suggested "new" replacement is just the Adwest arm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 The 3 bolt is imperial so the pipework won't fit either. I think the mounting bolts are imperial too, but the chassis spacing and hole size is the same. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 22 minutes ago, miketomcat said: The 3 bolt is imperial so the pipework won't fit either. I think the mounting bolts are imperial too, but the chassis spacing and hole size is the same. Mike All correct, having swapped from 3 to 4 bolt on LGT it required new lines and to use the 4 bolt bolts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Weird timing. My steering box has just started leaking, as much as I'd love to be the guineapig that tries out one of these, they're extremely sus. Think I'll look up my options getting a refurb done, cannot believe how expensive any of the options are though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I used D & A Steering in Birmingham for a refurb one and am very happy with it so far. I changed it in May and have done about 9K of very varied miles since. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 6 hours ago, Peaklander said: I used D & A Steering in Birmingham for a refurb one and am very happy with it so far. I changed it in May and have done about 9K of very varied miles since. Fancy telling us how much they charged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 I’ll dig it out tomorrow but I have said it on another thread somewhere a little while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 The price for an exchange Adwest 4 bolt box with a new worm but without the drop-arm, was £468 delivered. I had to pay my own carriage to get the old one to Birmingham but it was cheaper than driving there. I used D&A Steering following a recommendation on here from @Eightpot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 11/8/2023 at 8:39 AM, Peaklander said: I paid a total of £348 incl VAT and delivery. £210 for the exchange £114 for the new shaft option £24 carriage The surcharge was (an additional) £120 and was repaid within a few days of me sending the old unit to them. I needed to keep my drop arm and paid Matt Savage some beer money to use his puller! You said it on the other page of this thread 😄 I have the Gemmer box so fewer options for refurbished units but I have found a potentially new unit. Waiting to hear back from the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Ah yes, so I did! In my rush this morning I didn't deduct the refund for the old unit - so £348 incl. VAT delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca italy Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I have just mounted the Truwsteer steering box on the road, the steering is light and precise but when stationary it is heavy, I have 33 11.50 tires which weigh 50 kg complete with rims. I haven't tried it off-road. As soon as I try I'll update the post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Direct experience, very valuable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 11 hours ago, Luca italy said: I have just mounted the Truwsteer steering box on the road, the steering is light and precise but when stationary it is heavy, I have 33 11.50 tires which weigh 50 kg complete with rims. I haven't tried it off-road. As soon as I try I'll update the post. Useful feed back! Out of interest, what wheels and tyres? My 37"x12.5" Maxxis on wolf wheels are only 57kg a corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I've been trying to find a six bolt to the London Taxi spec. Admittedly not trying to hard. I had one on the 100" and the 1.5 turns lock to lock was very useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Didn't realise the taxi used the same box.... 1.5 turns may be a bit too fast for me. Have to admit, my quick ratio 4 bolt(2.5 turns I think) is lovely, driving any other LR feels soooooo slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca italy Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 7 hours ago, landroversforever said: Feedback utile! Per curiosità, quali ruote e pneumatici? I miei Maxxi da 37"x12,5" su ruote Wolf pesano solo 57 kg per curva! I have Zu Rims and retreaded tyre Trepador copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luca italy Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The aluminum tube was placed for imitation. I had to disassemble it to insert the box. As seen in the photos the tube housing is closed. They must have placed the tube to prevent customers from thinking it was different from the original. Classic Chinese attitude. Let's hope it works for the long time because in Italy the original left-hand drive Adwest costs 2230 euros plus VAT I think the reason why the steering is heavier is that before installing it I counted two rotations to the right and two to the left. With 360° + 360° you reach the maximum turn for each side. How many rotations are required for the Adwest pump pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 9 hours ago, Bowie69 said: Didn't realise the taxi used the same box.... 1.5 turns may be a bit too fast for me. Have to admit, my quick ratio 4 bolt(2.5 turns I think) is lovely, driving any other LR feels soooooo slow. Yup. FX4 What was the 4 bolt quick ratio from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Nonimouse said: Yup. FX4 What was the 4 bolt quick ratio from? Direct from Adwest 10 years ago.... Beloved by the comp safari drivers, but ultimately slightly weaker than a stock 4 bolt, if rumours are found to be true. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 It's a shame Adwest have wrapped up their business. Really limits options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 19 hours ago, Luca italy said: The aluminum tube was placed for imitation. I had to disassemble it to insert the box. As seen in the photos the tube housing is closed. They must have placed the tube to prevent customers from thinking it was different from the original. Classic Chinese attitude. Let's hope it works for the long time because in Italy the original left-hand drive Adwest costs 2230 euros plus VAT I think the reason why the steering is heavier is that before installing it I counted two rotations to the right and two to the left. With 360° + 360° you reach the maximum turn for each side. How many rotations are required for the Adwest pump pump? It looks fairly well made from these pictures; thanks for posting. On 1/8/2024 at 1:22 PM, mik711 said: Just checked the lock to lock on the truw steer box and it's approx. 3 1/3 turns with a set of 33 12.5 15 tyres on. Don't know if my lock stops are adjusted or standard. the box appeared a little stiff on tickover so maybe the pump on the 4.2 needs slightly more revs than the 300tdi used to. Thanks, Mik for posting this up. Daan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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