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
> >
>
>

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

Hi Rich,
I've always tied my steering wheel straight. being much happier
knowing that when it completed a sharp ninety degree turn my steering
isn't locked to one side. And in an emergency I can back up without
having someone hold the Jeep's wheel. Lock it and forget it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Richard Harris wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

Hi Rich,
I've always tied my steering wheel straight. being much happier
knowing that when it completed a sharp ninety degree turn my steering
isn't locked to one side. And in an emergency I can back up without
having someone hold the Jeep's wheel. Lock it and forget it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Richard Harris wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

Hi Rich,
I've always tied my steering wheel straight. being much happier
knowing that when it completed a sharp ninety degree turn my steering
isn't locked to one side. And in an emergency I can back up without
having someone hold the Jeep's wheel. Lock it and forget it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Richard Harris wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

Hi Rich,
I've always tied my steering wheel straight. being much happier
knowing that when it completed a sharp ninety degree turn my steering
isn't locked to one side. And in an emergency I can back up without
having someone hold the Jeep's wheel. Lock it and forget it.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Richard Harris wrote:
>
> 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.

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

I have a locker in the front as well.

Lock the hubs and set the tcase to N, you'll be fine.





"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:xTIJc.31262$SO5.768@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
> diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
> thoughts?
> I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the
RV.
> Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of
the
> trailer.
>
> "Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:aJDJc.43792$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
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

I have a locker in the front as well.

Lock the hubs and set the tcase to N, you'll be fine.





"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:xTIJc.31262$SO5.768@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
> diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
> thoughts?
> I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the
RV.
> Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of
the
> trailer.
>
> "Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:aJDJc.43792$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
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

I have a locker in the front as well.

Lock the hubs and set the tcase to N, you'll be fine.





"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:xTIJc.31262$SO5.768@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
> diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
> thoughts?
> I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the
RV.
> Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of
the
> trailer.
>
> "Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:aJDJc.43792$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
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Steering column locing question.
 

I have a locker in the front as well.

Lock the hubs and set the tcase to N, you'll be fine.





"Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
news:xTIJc.31262$SO5.768@twister.socal.rr.com...
> Hey I just thought of something... I've got a Detroit Locker in the front
> diff.... Hmmm..that could definitely affect how it follows the RV...Any
> thoughts?
> I wish I could get a trailer... but cash is pretty low after buying the
RV.
> Also towing weight is already close to max without adding the weight of
the
> trailer.
>
> "Richard Harris" <SHARRIS11nospam@san.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:aJDJc.43792$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
> > >
> >
> >
>
>