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10th November 2014, 10:16 PM
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Patrol GU Heavy Steering Feel
Hi Guys. I noticed that my Patrol has a heavy steering feel compared to others. I'm running stock tires. any comments from the patrol gurus?
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10th November 2014 10:16 PM
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10th November 2014, 10:21 PM
#2
BIG & BALD
Originally Posted by
Zhing1
Hi Guys. I noticed that my Patrol has a heavy steering feel compared to others. I'm running stock tires. any comments from the patrol gurus?
can you give us any more details of what is happening or why you think its heavy. Or is it just stiffer when turning the steering wheel
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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11th November 2014, 09:10 AM
#3
Hi. It's just a very heavy sensation. Doing a u- turn takes an effort. The power steering pump seems okay. No weird noise emanating from there. There are no leaks on the power steering system. What do you guys think?
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11th November 2014, 10:00 AM
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Patrol God
check your tyre pressures minimum 35psi around town
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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11th November 2014, 10:08 AM
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Did that. Still the same. Do does the return to center damper have anything to do with this?
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11th November 2014, 10:09 AM
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Patrol God
Originally Posted by
Zhing1
Did that. Still the same. Do does the return to center damper have anything to do with this?
Probably.....
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11th November 2014, 11:50 AM
#7
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
Zhing1
Did that. Still the same. Do does the return to center damper have anything to do with this?
What NN said ^^^^^
Jack the front diff and try it with and without the RTC damper connected
Last edited by the evil twin; 11th November 2014 at 12:14 PM.
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11th November 2014, 11:58 AM
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Patrol God
By turning the wheel the spring on the RTC damper is fighting against you to RTC.
every time you turn the wheel it wants to return to the centre, hope it makes sense
great having all the info
Last edited by threedogs; 11th November 2014 at 12:01 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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11th November 2014, 12:20 PM
#9
I am he, fear me
Originally Posted by
threedogs
snip...
great having all the info
Agree, TD ;-)
Zhing1...
Just curious, why are you running an RTC on a vehicle with stock tyres and I assume little to no lift?
I dislike RTC at the best of times so freely admit I am biased.
Was the RTC fitted to try and stop the dreaded 80 KPH shakes?
If it was, you are much better off finding out what is screwed (panhard bushes or whtever) and fixing the cause
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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11th November 2014, 03:16 PM
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Patrol God
what ET said x2
RTC are not my cup of tea and of all the ppl I know in the 4x4 game I cant think of anyone who has one.
If it is only to mask the dreaded 80k wobble your better off fitting a quality steering damper and finding and fixing your wobble
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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