Steering column locing question.
07-15-2004, 06:40 PM
#31
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
Rich
Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >I don't know how to mod the steering
> >> column
> >> > > so
> >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
>
> Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
teeth
> that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> reinstall. That's it.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
Rich
Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >I don't know how to mod the steering
> >> column
> >> > > so
> >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
>
> Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
teeth
> that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> reinstall. That's it.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
07-15-2004, 06:40 PM
#32
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
Rich
Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >I don't know how to mod the steering
> >> column
> >> > > so
> >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
>
> Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
teeth
> that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> reinstall. That's it.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
Rich
Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >I don't know how to mod the steering
> >> column
> >> > > so
> >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
>
> Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
teeth
> that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> reinstall. That's it.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
07-15-2004, 06:40 PM
#33
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Posts: n/a
Re: Steering column locing question.
Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
Rich
Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >I don't know how to mod the steering
> >> column
> >> > > so
> >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
>
> Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
teeth
> that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> reinstall. That's it.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
Rich
Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
"Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> >I don't know how to mod the steering
> >> column
> >> > > so
> >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
>
> Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
teeth
> that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> reinstall. That's it.
>
> Robert Bills
> KG6LMV
> Orange County CA
>
> '83 CJ-7
> '46 Bantam BT3C
> '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
>
07-15-2004, 08:08 PM
#34
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Good to know, thanks.
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
07-15-2004, 08:08 PM
#35
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Good to know, thanks.
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
07-15-2004, 08:08 PM
#36
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Good to know, thanks.
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
07-15-2004, 08:08 PM
#37
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Good to know, thanks.
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
Mike
Richard Harris wrote:
>
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
07-16-2004, 12:32 AM
#38
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
thoughts?
I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the RV.
Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of the
trailer.
"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aJDJc.43792$Fy.43227@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned
out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
thoughts?
I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the RV.
Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of the
trailer.
"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aJDJc.43792$Fy.43227@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned
out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
07-16-2004, 12:32 AM
#39
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
thoughts?
I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the RV.
Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of the
trailer.
"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aJDJc.43792$Fy.43227@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned
out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
thoughts?
I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the RV.
Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of the
trailer.
"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aJDJc.43792$Fy.43227@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned
out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
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07-16-2004, 12:32 AM
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Re: Steering column locing question.
Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
thoughts?
I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the RV.
Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of the
trailer.
"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aJDJc.43792$Fy.43227@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned
out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>
diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
thoughts?
I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the RV.
Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of the
trailer.
"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:aJDJc.43792$Fy.43227@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Thanks to all.I haven't thought of the front hubs deal. But after having
> been in the D300 I can see it will work no problem. Great idea! I'll check
> the column lock deal but since I'm going to rebuild the column soon I'll
> just do as Robert suggested. Thanks to all for the help.
> Rich
> Mike as far as towing and stopping every 200 miles, my manual tells me the
> same thing but I personally know guys who've done that and ended up
> rebuilding the output side of the T-case after the bearings have burned
out.
> Even after a 50-100mile run that bearing gets pretty hot.
> "Robert Bills" <rdbillsjr@aol.comxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:20040714185224.06719.00001478@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > >I don't know how to mod the steering
> > >> column
> > >> > > so
> > >> > > > it doesn't lock up when I remove the key... Any suggestions?
> >
> > Pull the steering wheel. Inside the column you will find a ring with
> teeth
> > that engage when the steering is locked. Remove, file off the teeth,
> > reinstall. That's it.
> >
> > Robert Bills
> > KG6LMV
> > Orange County CA
> >
> > '83 CJ-7
> > '46 Bantam BT3C
> > '87 Ford F250 4x4 Diesel
> > http://www.outdoorwire.com/4x4/jeep/...p-l/billsr.htm
> >
>
>