Drag links

Hey Macca i assume you have a GU with an Airbag? Obviously otherwise you'd be whipping off the steering wheel and fixing it that way. Have you called Nissan and asked them if they can remove and refit your steering wheel? Surely they'd be able to isolate your air bag circuit to get that done? If there is nothing wrong with your drag link and you dont need the upgrade then maybe look at that.

I am a big fan of the upgrade though fella, its the first thing to arrive at that rock! if you are going to bend something int eh front of your Nissan it will be your drag link so a stronger one is a winner.

Took your advice and ordered a HD Superior female ended jobby, extra $75 is worth it.
Sold the Tojo rims so that can pay for this, bonus.
See how we go when it gets here.
No air bags but wanted to keep both turning circles the same as the pod is a bit of a PITA in the bush, clearing trees is becoming an art form...
Thanks
Macca

I agree with Macca, adjustable draglink is the better way to centre the steering as it centres the steeriing box not just the steering wheel.

Tony

If you've got no airbag, then set the wheels straight, then centre the steering box with the front wheels straight and the pitman arm link disconnected (involves removing link at pitman arm etc), reconnect arm and then remove the steering wheel and centre it on the spline, then fine adjust with the draglink to get spot on ... I've done three of these in about the last 6 months (one being Tank's) and all hunky dorey!!!

There should be no need to move the steering wheel on the splines as it should not have moved in relation to the steering box. So if the steering box is centred the steering wheel should be straight. All the adjustment should be done at the draglink.

Tony

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Originally Posted by YNOT

There should be no need to move the steering wheel on the splines as it should not have moved in relation to the steering box. So if the steering box is centred the steering wheel should be straight. All the adjustment should be done at the draglink.

Tony

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So long as its never been moved before - mine (and others) had been - by friendly automotive alignment franchises no doubt!! (or previous owners) ...

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

So long as its never been moved before - mine (and others) had been - by friendly automotive alignment franchises no doubt!! (or previous owners) ...

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Good point.

Tony

Good result

Mmmmmm thats interesting, will need to check all is "centered" when I fit it in place, have to watch for previous spline shifting possibilities.
That is a very good bit of info to check before doing the job.
Thanks guys
Macca

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Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

called them to let them know and they tell me it got hit around lunchtime... trying to clean it now.

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They are still having trouble today, made life a PITA for them.
My order wnt through so should see link next week.
Macca