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Steering Wheel Troubles

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Steering Wheel Troubles

Post by g35me »

I went out 4wdriving yesturday and hit one big mother of a cliff face that ripped the steering wheel out of my hands. Consequesntly my steering wheel now sits at 45dgrees from centre when the vehicle (80 series) is pointing straight. I looked under the front tonight expecting to see something bent but I couldnt find anything wrong. Does anyone have an idea as to why the steering wheel has moved and could something be bent that I just have not found yet?

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Post by Spoon »

mines like that too but more at 30degrees, not sure why it has done it but yeah it doesnt seem to affect handling at all.
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Post by crankycruiser »

Its time for a new shaft in ur steering box.....

If u hit something hard with a wheel on an 80 it will twist the main shaft that comes out of it near the front wheel.....

If u look between the bottom of the box and the steering arm u will be able to c it is twisted.....

See the twist in the shaft..
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I am on my 4th steering box now, I have had one shaft snap on me..and that wasnt much fun I can tell u!!! :x


This is what a busted shaft looks like too....

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Post by g35me »

I had a look and I think that might be the problem...this may sound stupid but I assume it is still safe to drive, so can i just un bolt the steering wheel and rotate it them bolt it back on straight?
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Post by g35me »

would I have to replace the entire box or could I just replace the shaft....what would the costs be?
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Post by beanz2 »

cranky cruiser, those are some awesome pictures. Is it taken with an infrared camera?

Sorry for the thread highjack.

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Post by crankycruiser »

I'm not sure if it is safe to drive...
The twist would have to weaken it.

When I broke my first one it didnt take much to break and i think the shaft had a twist in it previously..

I know of one person where the shaft has busted just driving along the road .

I have replaced my hole box everytime because i have picked up second hand ones cheap..

I'm pretty sure u can replace the shaft but it is around $400..


The camera has nightshot so i guess u could call it infrared.. :D
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Post by dow50r »

New shaft 700 plus from Toyota....havnt heard of a generic one yet.
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Post by skootin »

If you can get some one to fit it I can supply new shaft for $440.
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