HD Steering Rods

[Nev]

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

[Spyderman]

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

[Nev]

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

[Spyderman]

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

[Rich_P]

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:


 :roll:

[crazymac]

Hi Nev!!

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

get some pics mate!

[Little-Green-Machine]

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

[Nev]

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

[ian_s]

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!

[Nev]

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.