darthdicky Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Is there supposed to be space between the two or do they normally rub? Just fitted a front diff guard and it seems to rub around the straight ahead position. Not much but enough to make a mark on the SUMO bar. Is this likely to cause problems down the line or is it perfectly normal? Doesn't make any noise and seems to drive just the same as before. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I doubt it's supposed to be like that. Can you push the bar forward, tilting the ball joints, to give any clearance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Mine was like that on both tomcat and 110 I couldn't find a fix but it didn't seem to cause a problem either. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have had this problem with a devon diff guard. It did not occur on straight ahead position, but on full lock. Beware though, it was an MOT failure last year I had it tested. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noisy Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Weird one It's not a short nose diff for some reason is it? Supposed to be a good 10mm clear Is the bar bent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdicky Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Cheers guys, I've managed to tilt it forwards slightly on the ball joints which looks to have given a tiny bit of clearance - I haven't had a closer look yet as I was in my work clothes! Bar looks straight to me, it's a standard diff and the rest of it fits the holes and mounts fine. If others have had the same problem then I think I'll leave it as is for now and maybe take it off for the MOT if it's still touching. Doesn't seem to obstruct anything. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Mine had a similar problem, with Sumo Bars and a QT guard. I used a ratchet strap to pull the front of the guard closer to the diff pan and tightened up the bolts on the underside of the diff before releasing the strap. It only gained about 3/4mm of clearance on the track rod but at least it doesn't catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Don't worry Dicky - the first brush with anything will reshape the QT guard anyhow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Noisy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Don't worry Dicky - the first brush with anything will reshape the QT guard anyhow! How very dare you! My QT guards are taking some serious abuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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