Steering stop adjustmant

Submitted: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 18:44
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Hi all

Just wondering if there are any downfalls to winding the steering stops in on a vehicle (other than wheels scrubbing out at full lock). Can it cause extra wear to steering arms/cv's etc?

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Stef
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Reply By: snoopyone - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 18:55

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 18:55
Probably and may catch on chassis and rip wheel out of your hands
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Reply By: Flighty ( WA ) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:10

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:10
Stefandsal.
Thinking that maybe the stops are pre-set for a reason maybe?
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Reply By: Stefandsal - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:29

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:29
Sorry
I guess the REAL question I should have asked was - why are the steering stops adjustable? I know bigger tyres etc, but you would think they would only adjust to the largest tyre legally available for the vehicle - not all the way - unless all the way IS for the largest vehicle...
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Follow Up By: Member - Barnray (NSW) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:47

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:47
Leave them alone, they are there for alignment specialists to adjust not mugs. Barnray
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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:58

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 19:58
Gday
That's a bit harsh , i think it is a good question and that does not make him a mug.



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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 21:08

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 21:08
gooday Stef : why do you want to adjust ? they would adjust for things like damage /crash /rubbing etc
You maybe able to adjust for sharper steering angle but etc but need to check that its not going to stuff some thing up !!!

I don't think theres any thing wrong with asking questions !!!!
dozent make you a mug !!!
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Reply By: Member - Murray R (VIC) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 20:52

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 20:52
Stef
I put 4wd wheels on my sons 2wd Ranger and wound the stops out to stop wheels fouling on the body on full lock. The only adverse affect was a smaller turning circle.

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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 20:58

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 20:58
Gday Murray
How's the truck going after the bath in the river . We must do it again some time.





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Follow Up By: Member - Murray R (VIC) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 21:09

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 21:09
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The new trucks going well, had it up in the Snowy's and a bit of high country over Easter. Amazing how good it goes compared to the old oil burner which I thought went well. Technology is amazing.

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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 21:19

Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 21:19
When I purchased my LC79 VDJ ute I found the turning circle was shocking. I did adjust the turning / steering stops. Only 1 or 2 turns each. Yeah great. Now I have a turning circle that I can work with.

I am aware that if you are turning too tight, especially if you are backing up in 4x4 you can break the large 4x4 ball joint - forget what it is called.

I have had no problems.

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Follow Up By: Member - MUZBRY(Vic) - Friday, May 27, 2011 at 08:44

Friday, May 27, 2011 at 08:44
Gday
It's called "constant velocity joint" or cv. Have a nice day.




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