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« on: September 20, 2005, 21:43:03 »
As I've now got the wider wheels, I decided to adjust the steering stops a bit to stop what little rubbing there was on the radius arms.

Did the nearside one no problem.  Took it out, added a washer and replaced.

Went to do the offside, and the thing shears off  :evil:

Question is, can it safely be drilled out (in situ, or removed from vehicle), or do I need a new steering knuckle?

Cheers for any suggestions.
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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2005, 21:58:33 »
I don't know if they are the same as the earlier models, if so , had you loosened the lock nut?
If not then you might be able to still loosen the locknut and then wind it out and replace.

Only guessing Simon...
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« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2005, 22:18:28 »
They're completely different, Ed. Have posted a (no doubt completely useless) reply to this on DOC forum ...
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2005, 11:17:10 »
i'm waiting in anticipation as mine did exactly the same thing.

think its gonna be a hub of job and get it in the pillar drill
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« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2005, 02:32:30 »
Does the bolt go right through the casting? if so try soaking in WD40 for a fortnight then drill a smaller hole through the bolt and try tapping it out, often the tap will bite and loosen the larger thread, driving it through to the other side.  Don't forget the lostening power of a little heat either.  I also like to smack things with a hammer/cold chisel.  Sometimes it shakes things loose, sometimes it just makes me feel better.
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2005, 18:30:21 »
Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Managed to drill a nice central hole through the bolt that remained in the steering knuckle.  Then tapped a new hole using the existing thread as a guide.  What was left of the bolt got cut out.  All done without removing any bits from the car as well.

Job done, new steering stop in  :)
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