and I am going to fit the old Z link while I wait for delivery 
.Peter.
Notice: We request that you don't just set up a new account at this time if you are a previous user.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
If you used to be one of our moderators, please feel free to reach out to Chris via the facebook Outerlimits4x4 group and he will get you set back up with access should he need you.
Recovery:If you cannot access your old email address and don't remember your password, please click here to log a change of email address so you can do a password reset.
Snake knuckle out, OTT hi steer in.
Snake knuckle out, OTT hi steer in.
I have finally given up on the snake knuckle, it is a great idea poorly executed, I have now ordered an OTT hi steer kit after years of hanging shit on this style of hi steer attachment and I am going to fit the old Z link while I wait for delivery .
Peter.
and I am going to fit the old Z link while I wait for delivery .Peter.
Cable bracing is the way of the future!
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
Re: Snake knuckle out, OTT hi steer in.
Please elaborate Pete .. what is the issue\issues ?droopypete wrote:I have finally given up on the snake knuckle, it is a great idea poorly executed, I have now ordered an OTT hi steer kit after years of hanging shit on this style of hi steer attachment
Peter.
Oh and is a snake knuckle anything like a moose knuckle ?
" If governments are involved in the covering up the knowledge of aliens, Then they are doing a much better job of it than they do of everything else "
I don't want this thread to be locked for vendor bashing so anyone who wants to comment please stick to your own facts and not hearsay.
My knuckle was not machined accurately, it sits below and forward of centre, I have spoken to people who have machined the bottom of theirs and got it to point that they are happy, I have machined mine and while it is now centre on the horizontal plane it is still out on the vertical plane and although I am sure the felt seal will now seal on the ball end of the housing (something it has never done before, letting both oil out and water in
) I am not happy.
To clarify, if you assemble the swivel housing and fit the axle, brakes and stub axle, with the swivel housing at 90 degrees (driving straight ahead) the axle will rotate freely by hand, if you turn the swivel housing 5 degrees it will start to bind and any more will cause it to lock, I am just not prepared to risk my spanky new chro mo front axles in such a badly machined part, as I said in the original post " a great idea poorly executed".
Peter.
My knuckle was not machined accurately, it sits below and forward of centre, I have spoken to people who have machined the bottom of theirs and got it to point that they are happy, I have machined mine and while it is now centre on the horizontal plane it is still out on the vertical plane and although I am sure the felt seal will now seal on the ball end of the housing (something it has never done before, letting both oil out and water in
) I am not happy.To clarify, if you assemble the swivel housing and fit the axle, brakes and stub axle, with the swivel housing at 90 degrees (driving straight ahead) the axle will rotate freely by hand, if you turn the swivel housing 5 degrees it will start to bind and any more will cause it to lock, I am just not prepared to risk my spanky new chro mo front axles in such a badly machined part, as I said in the original post " a great idea poorly executed".
Peter.
Cable bracing is the way of the future!
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
What brand of steering attachment have you decided to go with Pete?
I believe your problem with the SR highsteer is the same one that I experienced Here.
Whilst my solution with machining improved the situation greatly, time has shown that things are still not perfect with my SR knuckle.
It's a recurring issue that hasn't been addressed by the manufacturer.
I believe your problem with the SR highsteer is the same one that I experienced Here.
Whilst my solution with machining improved the situation greatly, time has shown that things are still not perfect with my SR knuckle.
It's a recurring issue that hasn't been addressed by the manufacturer.
'95 Maruti lwb, 1.6GTI, 6.5:1, locked F+R, SPOA on 33's.
i have a home made bolt on high steer system using standard nuckles and brackets that bolt on were the brake calipers are. works well all though not as strong as some.
its suposedly set up to run the standard steering configuartion above the springs.
after looking at your link its nearly exactly the same. but i'm still running a rockrod draglink under the springs.
its suposedly set up to run the standard steering configuartion above the springs.
after looking at your link its nearly exactly the same. but i'm still running a rockrod draglink under the springs.
kaylee 2004 hdj78 RV. 33 mickey atz's, winchbar, 3i lift, 3i exhoust, spoties, roofracks and ufh. pimped interior .
86 lwb zook wt soa, 33's, locked, bard up, prety lights. monster tacho:/
86 lwb zook wt soa, 33's, locked, bard up, prety lights. monster tacho:/
Has the vendor given you any feed back at all on this ?droopypete wrote:I don't want this thread to be locked for vendor bashing so anyone who wants to comment please stick to your own facts and not hearsay.
My knuckle was not machined accurately, it sits below and forward of centre, I have spoken to people who have machined the bottom of theirs and got it to point that they are happy, I have machined mine and while it is now centre on the horizontal plane it is still out on the vertical plane and although I am sure the felt seal will now seal on the ball end of the housing (something it has never done before, letting both oil out and water in
To clarify, if you assemble the swivel housing and fit the axle, brakes and stub axle, with the swivel housing at 90 degrees (driving straight ahead) the axle will rotate freely by hand, if you turn the swivel housing 5 degrees it will start to bind and any more will cause it to lock, I am just not prepared to risk my spanky new chro mo front axles in such a badly machined part, as I said in the original post " a great idea poorly executed".
Peter.
" If governments are involved in the covering up the knowledge of aliens, Then they are doing a much better job of it than they do of everything else "
Hi all
I have just had a look at my snake Hi-steer and mine is leaking as well. I have noticed it before and was going to do a hub rebuild, but now that I have read this I am thinking its the Hi-steer instead causing the leak.
Anyone want to buy it, I think I will be going the Lowrange way and just use the bracket they sell. At least then I know nothing will leak.
I have just had a look at my snake Hi-steer and mine is leaking as well. I have noticed it before and was going to do a hub rebuild, but now that I have read this I am thinking its the Hi-steer instead causing the leak.
Anyone want to buy it, I think I will be going the Lowrange way and just use the bracket they sell. At least then I know nothing will leak.
yeh i'll take a chance at $200JacZook wrote:Hi all
I have just had a look at my snake Hi-steer and mine is leaking as well. I have noticed it before and was going to do a hub rebuild, but now that I have read this I am thinking its the Hi-steer instead causing the leak.
Anyone want to buy it, I think I will be going the Lowrange way and just use the bracket they sell. At least then I know nothing will leak.
WANTED: swb vitara rear seat. the 3 seater bench type
for sale: wt diffs, snake hi steer, maruti 4.1 wt centres,
for sale: wt diffs, snake hi steer, maruti 4.1 wt centres,
Pete its from snake racing .. is it OK if I send an email with a link to this thread .. I would like to see if there is any reply.droopypete wrote:You can't get him to talk to you when you want to buy something let alone when you have a problem, mnemonix has the same issue and got no joy either
Peter.
" If governments are involved in the covering up the knowledge of aliens, Then they are doing a much better job of it than they do of everything else "
Sure no problem from me, I would bet that mnemonix and now Jaczook, would be interested in the feedback.love_mud wrote:Pete its from snake racing .. is it OK if I send an email with a link to this thread .. I would like to see if there is any reply.droopypete wrote:You can't get him to talk to you when you want to buy something let alone when you have a problem, mnemonix has the same issue and got no joy either
Peter.
Peter.
Cable bracing is the way of the future!
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
I've got photos of mine and my experiences with this product linked in the URL in one of my posts above.
I emailed snake racing twice, but never recieved a reply.
I found some advice online about the issue and worked on a temporary solution at the time (some machine work to improve tolerances), so never felt the need to pick up the phone to take it further.
Over time though it has shown that this knuckle is still causing me more grief than it should. I drive my sierra significantly less than I would like to because of the issues the SR product has caused.
I emailed snake racing twice, but never recieved a reply.
I found some advice online about the issue and worked on a temporary solution at the time (some machine work to improve tolerances), so never felt the need to pick up the phone to take it further.
Over time though it has shown that this knuckle is still causing me more grief than it should. I drive my sierra significantly less than I would like to because of the issues the SR product has caused.
'95 Maruti lwb, 1.6GTI, 6.5:1, locked F+R, SPOA on 33's.
If has been machined incorrectly as mine has (and it would be fair to assume this) your mods may have got it straight on the vertical plane but it is still out on the horizontal plane and this can not be fixed.
I just can not see how you can go to the trouble of getting it cast and then machined, while working to incorrect drawings.
One other thing that has always irked me is the angle of the drag link rod end, that was another thing that was machined incorrectly in my opinion, do any of you guys have a pic? my Snake racing knuckle is now holding a door open
Peter.
I just can not see how you can go to the trouble of getting it cast and then machined, while working to incorrect drawings.
One other thing that has always irked me is the angle of the drag link rod end, that was another thing that was machined incorrectly in my opinion, do any of you guys have a pic? my Snake racing knuckle is now holding a door open
Peter.
Cable bracing is the way of the future!
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
Apparently it was supposed to keeping it shut !!sierrajim wrote:And just when you thought it was useless.droopypete wrote:my Snake racing knuckle is now holding a door open .
" If governments are involved in the covering up the knowledge of aliens, Then they are doing a much better job of it than they do of everything else "
At least he remembered where he left itlove_mud wrote:Apparently it was supposed to keeping it shut !!sierrajim wrote:And just when you thought it was useless.droopypete wrote:my Snake racing knuckle is now holding a door open .
[quote="4WD Stuff"]
I haven't quoted Grimbo because nobody takes him seriously :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: [/quote]
I haven't quoted Grimbo because nobody takes him seriously :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: [/quote]
Funny bugger, i rang him to buy some wheel spacers a few years ago, i could not convince him to sell them to me.
Met him another time through one of his mates, he gave me a massive stack of free 4x4 related stickers, and seemed like a nice enough bloke.
I concluded he must have enough money and actually CBF selling shit, (even at those prices).
you could have converted back to spring under and solved the steering problem and the rear spring destruction issue at the same time by now pete
under-diff clearance is not an issue when the car is sitting in the shed missing out on trips because you can't steer it
under-diff clearance is not an issue when the car is sitting in the shed missing out on trips because you can't steer it
DMA Founding Member #1 - Now Retired
the ott stage 2 kit is similar to mine except for that mine also picks up the original steering arms.
link: http://www.suzistore.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=1363
dunno about the price though - mine was the prototype for that one.
link: http://www.suzistore.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=1363
dunno about the price though - mine was the prototype for that one.
The worst thing about censorship is ███████.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 75 guests