Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when I was looking for an adjustment before... -Fred W. "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message news:eOWdnZbxV4UWdAaiRVn-iQ@comcast.com... > Try just one washer on the steering stop on the opposite side of the rubbing > tire. If it's just barely rubbing, one 1/2 inch flat washer should be > sufficient. > > -- > Jim > -- > 98 TJ SE > 90 SJ GW > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98 > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard > enough..." > "4x4" in caps is "$X$" > > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:FVQmb.30507$iq3.8392@okepread01... > > Fred W. did pass the time by typing: > > > How do you adjust the limit for the steering angle on a stock '98 TJ? > > > > > > I bought this Jeep with what I believe are stock 30" tires and alloy > wheels, > > > but the inside of the right (passenger) side tire rubs on the bottom of > the > > > stabilizer bar link. Actually it hits the head of the T55 torq-head > bolt > > > that fastens the bottom of the stabilizer bar link to the axle housing. > It > > > just barely rubs at full steering lock and has not damaged the tire > (yet) > > > but I want to stop the rubbing for obvious reasons. The left side comes > > > close but does not interfere. I'm thinking I can limit the steering by > half > > > a degree and will eliminate the problem. > > > > Add a couple of washers to the steering stops. > > http://www.imajeep.com/Steering_Stop...ering_stop.htm > > > > -- > > DougW > > > > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/10/2003 |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when I was looking for an adjustment before... -Fred W. "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message news:eOWdnZbxV4UWdAaiRVn-iQ@comcast.com... > Try just one washer on the steering stop on the opposite side of the rubbing > tire. If it's just barely rubbing, one 1/2 inch flat washer should be > sufficient. > > -- > Jim > -- > 98 TJ SE > 90 SJ GW > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98 > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard > enough..." > "4x4" in caps is "$X$" > > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:FVQmb.30507$iq3.8392@okepread01... > > Fred W. did pass the time by typing: > > > How do you adjust the limit for the steering angle on a stock '98 TJ? > > > > > > I bought this Jeep with what I believe are stock 30" tires and alloy > wheels, > > > but the inside of the right (passenger) side tire rubs on the bottom of > the > > > stabilizer bar link. Actually it hits the head of the T55 torq-head > bolt > > > that fastens the bottom of the stabilizer bar link to the axle housing. > It > > > just barely rubs at full steering lock and has not damaged the tire > (yet) > > > but I want to stop the rubbing for obvious reasons. The left side comes > > > close but does not interfere. I'm thinking I can limit the steering by > half > > > a degree and will eliminate the problem. > > > > Add a couple of washers to the steering stops. > > http://www.imajeep.com/Steering_Stop...ering_stop.htm > > > > -- > > DougW > > > > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/10/2003 |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when I was looking for an adjustment before... -Fred W. "TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message news:eOWdnZbxV4UWdAaiRVn-iQ@comcast.com... > Try just one washer on the steering stop on the opposite side of the rubbing > tire. If it's just barely rubbing, one 1/2 inch flat washer should be > sufficient. > > -- > Jim > -- > 98 TJ SE > 90 SJ GW > http://www.delawareja.com/gallery/JDJeep98 > "You can do any job in the world with the wrong tool if you try hard > enough..." > "4x4" in caps is "$X$" > > > "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message > news:FVQmb.30507$iq3.8392@okepread01... > > Fred W. did pass the time by typing: > > > How do you adjust the limit for the steering angle on a stock '98 TJ? > > > > > > I bought this Jeep with what I believe are stock 30" tires and alloy > wheels, > > > but the inside of the right (passenger) side tire rubs on the bottom of > the > > > stabilizer bar link. Actually it hits the head of the T55 torq-head > bolt > > > that fastens the bottom of the stabilizer bar link to the axle housing. > It > > > just barely rubs at full steering lock and has not damaged the tire > (yet) > > > but I want to stop the rubbing for obvious reasons. The left side comes > > > close but does not interfere. I'm thinking I can limit the steering by > half > > > a degree and will eliminate the problem. > > > > Add a couple of washers to the steering stops. > > http://www.imajeep.com/Steering_Stop...ering_stop.htm > > > > -- > > DougW > > > > > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/10/2003 |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Fred W. did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when > I was looking for an adjustment before... Those are tricky. They hide if they hear you coming. |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Fred W. did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when > I was looking for an adjustment before... Those are tricky. They hide if they hear you coming. |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Fred W. did pass the time by typing:
> Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when > I was looking for an adjustment before... Those are tricky. They hide if they hear you coming. |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:e0hnb.33212$iq3.20588@okepread01... > Fred W. did pass the time by typing: > > Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when > > I was looking for an adjustment before... > > Those are tricky. They hide if they hear you coming. > Well I managed to sneak up on them and caught them right where you said they'd be!! One washer added to each side and I'm rub free! Since I was only using one, I decided to go with a lockwasher. Now that bolt will never come loose on its own. That and I just happened to have the right size lockwashers hanging around... Thanks for the tip!! -Fred W --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003 |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:e0hnb.33212$iq3.20588@okepread01... > Fred W. did pass the time by typing: > > Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when > > I was looking for an adjustment before... > > Those are tricky. They hide if they hear you coming. > Well I managed to sneak up on them and caught them right where you said they'd be!! One washer added to each side and I'm rub free! Since I was only using one, I decided to go with a lockwasher. Now that bolt will never come loose on its own. That and I just happened to have the right size lockwashers hanging around... Thanks for the tip!! -Fred W --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003 |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message news:e0hnb.33212$iq3.20588@okepread01... > Fred W. did pass the time by typing: > > Thanks guys!! I'll give it a go. I'm not sure why I didn't see those when > > I was looking for an adjustment before... > > Those are tricky. They hide if they hear you coming. > Well I managed to sneak up on them and caught them right where you said they'd be!! One washer added to each side and I'm rub free! Since I was only using one, I decided to go with a lockwasher. Now that bolt will never come loose on its own. That and I just happened to have the right size lockwashers hanging around... Thanks for the tip!! -Fred W --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.525 / Virus Database: 322 - Release Date: 10/9/2003 |
Re: Steering Limit Adjust - '98 TJ?
Fred W. did pass the time by typing:
> Well I managed to sneak up on them and caught them right where you said > they'd be!! > > One washer added to each side and I'm rub free! Since I was only using one, > I decided to go with a lockwasher. Now that bolt will never come loose on > its own. That and I just happened to have the right size lockwashers > hanging around... Thanks for the tip!! not a problem. I owe it to the rest of ramjw. Lot of good knowledge to be had here. |
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