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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: Nev on October 02, 2008, 18:48:10

Title: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Nev on October 02, 2008, 18:48:10

Just purchased a set of HD Steering Rods from Paddock Spares for a Series Landrover.  When i tried to fit them i found that the front Rod was resting against the passenger side leaf spring.  Is there any way i can do anything to prevent this from happening thanks

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Spyderman on October 03, 2008, 19:10:07

That's interesting. Are they the Britpart ones? I was looking at getting a pair myself. Is your suspension standard or modified?

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Nev on October 03, 2008, 19:57:01

They are britparts and no my suspension is standard.  Its really beginning to bug me as i cant figure out what to do

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Spyderman on October 03, 2008, 20:51:49

Maybe phone Britpart up. I can't see how they'd make something that obviously didn't fit. :?

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Rich_P on October 03, 2008, 20:56:15

Quote from: Spyderman on October 03, 2008, 20:51:49

I can't see how they'd make something that obviously didn't fit. :?

Don't underestimate what rubbish Britpart can supply.  [-X

Spot the Britpart spring and OEM spring below, both are Heavy Duty units:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2910102314_6ba5c85db8_o.jpg)

 :roll:

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: crazymac on October 04, 2008, 11:14:53

Hi Nev!!

Probably a stupic comment :roll: But have you definately got them the right way round??

get some pics mate!

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Little-Green-Machine on October 05, 2008, 18:08:46

Why not fit a steering guard stops other things from getting mangled too, plus with the leafsprings it creates a giant slider :twisted:

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Nev on October 05, 2008, 18:48:23

Thanks for all your comments.  I have decided for the moment to go for a steering guard and i will try to figure out the steering rods later.  :D

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: ian_s on October 05, 2008, 22:26:11

i'm guessing you fitted new ball joints at the same time?
i reckon these could be too small and so arent giving enough clearance
i hope thats not the case, i've just bought new steering rods and balljoints from paddocks too!

Title: Re: HD Steering Rods
Post by: Nev on October 05, 2008, 22:30:18

The problem i can see with them is that the new bars are at least an inch thicker than the standard bars therefore they are rubbing against the spring and yes i had new track rod ends on them aswell.