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Steering Wheel Troubles
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:27 pm
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?
Thanks
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:34 pm
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.
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 8:36 pm
by ToNkA
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:03 pm
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..
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!!!
This is what a busted shaft looks like too....
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:36 pm
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?
Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:55 pm
by g35me
would I have to replace the entire box or could I just replace the shaft....what would the costs be?
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 1:57 am
by beanz2
cranky cruiser, those are some awesome pictures. Is it taken with an infrared camera?
Sorry for the thread highjack.
Dave
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:15 pm
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..
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 10:48 am
by dow50r
New shaft 700 plus from Toyota....havnt heard of a generic one yet.
Andrew
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2004 2:28 pm
by skootin
If you can get some one to fit it I can supply new shaft for $440.