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bigger tyres, affect the steering box?
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 2:14 pm
by bakerboy
hey guys im upgrading my 28x9x15s to some bfg 32x11.5.15s and ive been told the steering box might not be up to scratch, also its makin so metalic like scratinching noise from the steering column, anyone know roughly what it might be or just take it to the mechanic and get him to check it out, i realise ive been vague but i cant put my finger onto what it sounds like
cheers guys
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:04 pm
by NJV6
Metallic like scratching?
If you can't hear it outside when someone turns the wheel, I'd say it is the horn. They attach with a spring loaded thingmamejig which connects to a round copper plate so there is always a connection when the wheel goes round-e-round-e-round.
Could well be just needed a wee dollop of stuff. (but I don't know what stuff - maybe graphite grease?)
NJ
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:16 pm
by bakerboy
thats sounds bout right, loving the technical lingo, ill give it a shot
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:47 pm
by NJV6
When pulling your steering wheel off, make sure you don't punch yourself in the face!!!
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:54 pm
by clm434
Yep its the horn contact doovalacky. I've owned a 91 lancer and now a 92 triton and they've both done it. Is it di-electric grease your thinking of? I think thats what it is.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 12:47 am
by CapnCrunch
Yep...use di-electric grease. I've have that happen to me on more than one vehicle. Some di-electric grease on the horn contacts in the steering wheel always took care of it.