tpk241 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Sorry basic question guys .. but where are the lock stops to adjust steering lock .... after the lift my P-side tyre is rubbing and its now getting on my wick THX TPK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 On the front of the swivel housing. You will need to adjust the stop on the opposite side to the rubbing tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 http://forums.lr4x4.com/uploads/1155276206...2_148_52354.jpg this pic shows the bolt(19mm) in question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpk241 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 http://forums.lr4x4.com/uploads/1155276206...2_148_52354.jpgthis pic shows the bolt(19mm) in question Thanks very helpful indeed .. TPK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Who ? Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hi and Good Evening to all those People in Landy Land (i'm new on here this is my first Post) I'll get around to introducing my self propper soon .... Quick question please .... Those "Stoppers" (adjustable Bolts ?) apart from Brake Hoses (important kit) Chassis and so on, what do I need to "Watch for" if i'm going to go for a "Bit more Lock ?" Its a '53 Defender 110 Road use 99% Thank You all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Those "Stoppers" (adjustable Bolts ?) apart from Brake Hoses (important kit) Chassis and so on, what do I need to "Watch for" if i'm going to go for a "Bit more Lock ?" Nothing really just wind the stop in until you get more lock, just try and aviod the tyre rubbing on the fron radius arm on full lock. With 8 spokes and 1" wheel spacers I can actually wind the stops all the way in on my Discovery with out rubbing. It really tightens up the turning circle (can easily out turn stock 90's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickm Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Nothing really just wind the stop in until you get more lock, just try and aviod the tyre rubbing on the fron radius arm on full lock.With 8 spokes and 1" wheel spacers I can actually wind the stops all the way in on my Discovery with out rubbing. It really tightens up the turning circle (can easily out turn stock 90's). if you have more lock then you'll probably need more cv's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 if you have more lock then you'll probably need more cv's Depends on what you do with it. If you give it 4000rpm and drop the clutch in reverse low range with Simexes fitted, steering on full lock and the front end buried deep in a 12ft deep drainage ditch, you will undoubtedly be right - can't see it making much difference in "normal" use (i.e. where people don't bust CVs every other weekend - road use 99% mentioned) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 One thing to be aware of is the self centering action of the steering. I have my lock stops asjusted for maximum lock, and notice a lack of willingness to centre from full lock. Once I come off the stop the normal feeling is restored. It's not a big problem, just something I am aware of. My 52 plate Disco had a horrendous turning circle, and was fitted with fixed length" plugs" rather than adjustable bolts. I asked if this could be changed as other Discos I had driven of a similar vintage were o, but was told no. Might have been to do with the wheel / tyre combination I don't know. The 04 plate Disco I replaced it with was much better, and still had the non adjustable plugs but thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Recently I heard of a bloke who sheared off his lock stop while trying to adjust it... Something I wouldn't have thought would happen, but would probably cause a world of pain if it did... If they are very tight then it's probably worth giving them a week of WD40 rather than forcing the issue with a 3ft breaker or some-such. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Recently I heard of a bloke who sheared off his lock stop while trying to adjust it... Something I wouldn't have thought would happen, but would probably cause a world of pain if it did... If they are very tight then it's probably worth giving them a week of WD40 rather than forcing the issue with a 3ft breaker or some-such. Roger I'm surprised someone managed to shear the bolt off, they are reasonbly hefty. I suspect they may have forgotten to undo the 2nd locking nut on the other end of the bolt, as this would certainly make it hard to turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'm surprised someone managed to shear the bolt off, they are reasonbly hefty. I suspect they may have forgotten to undo the 2nd locking nut on the other end of the bolt, as this would certainly make it hard to turn. I have sheared one do i get a prize the locking nut was rust welded on and the bolt head just came right off hardly touched it , 5 mins with the windy gun on the nut and it came out... still not replaced it and that was two axle rebuilds ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I have also snapped one as I couldn't get the lock nut undone due to rust and being already rounded off. However luck was on myside as the stub of the bolt is just the right length to give the correct steering. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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