Aragorn Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I'm working away on my rebuild, and i've just attached the panhard rod to the front axle, and attached the drop bracket thing to the chassis. What i'm wondering is, if i bolt the drop bracket up, will i be able to fit the steering box at a later date (i'm going to buy a new one, but dont have it yet), or does the drop bracket need to be loose to enable the steering box to fit? The drop bracket appears to have two bolts which attach to the bottom of the steering box you see, and i'm not sure if the steering box will go in with this "in the way" so to speak? Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 kev I replaced my steering box without having to move it. If you're fitting the new box before your engine goes in it should be a doddle to lower it in from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Thats good to know! Didnt want to have torqued everything up, only to have to rip it all out again when i get the box. I fitted the front axle and thaught "yey, thats an item off the list", but in reality its not, because i still need to (buy and) fit the steering bars, shocks, springs, bump stops and the steering box itself! Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 On my 200tdi 90, the bracket that the panhard rod mounts to, and the part that ties that to the bottom of the steering box, are seperate, is yours not the same? The two are joined by a single stud/washer/nut, which has significant clearance in the bracket hole, to allow for any misalignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Ye, but i got the bracket powder coated with the two parts assembled I guess if it comes down to it i can always split them, but i'd prefer not to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Maybe i'm being pedantic but it's 2 bolts to possibly undo / redo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 If you do need to split it, you can run a stanley knife down the seams so it will help the powder-coat separate cleanly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aragorn Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 Maybe i'm being pedantic but it's 2 bolts to possibly undo / redo ? Well four, but ye, i just didnt want to waste the time tightening it all up, if it needed to come apart again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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