Outer Limits 4x4 Board

I think its high time to overhaul my bundy steering, replace the ball joints and the tie rods.
Can anybody advise on a good overhaul? What to do, what to look out for, what actually to replace etc etc.

No know???

Hi there mate! Why's no one replied to this poor guy?

Actually I have a LJ70 too and my steering seems a bit funny. The free play on the wheel was 1 1/2 " so had the box tightened up and it was ok for a while.
I have never replaced the tie rods or the cv joints or anything for that matter. Should I do it? I don't have a worshop manaul for reference or nowt.

Some kind soul kindly advise us.

likewise

i struggle to keep mine in the lane at times. really have to concentrate at speed.

not really sure where to start with it

Where's dumbdunce? He'll know!

Well anyhow, I am going to have the tie rods replaced and the cv joints, plus any bushing.

you dont need to replace the cvs etc, unless a cv is busted or clicking bad just leave it, get some new tie rod ends (tre's) and get yourself a swivel hub and wheel bearing kit and put it in , and thats all you should really need to do

OK thanks for the advice, I wont do the cv's.

before i did my swivel hubs my steering wheel was almost shaking out of my hands after hitting a big pothole. the new hubs fixed that fully.

now there seems to be a lot of play when the wheel is centred

Syzygy wrote:before i did my swivel hubs my steering wheel was almost shaking out of my hands after hitting a big pothole. the new hubs fixed that fully.

now there seems to be a lot of play when the wheel is centred

Ah that one I know!! Tighten the nut on top of the steering box.

Have you lifted these vehicles.? As you lift them you reduce caster which will increase the tendancy to wander.
J Top

J Top wrote:Have you lifted these vehicles.? As you lift them you reduce caster which will increase the tendancy to wander.
J Top

Hmm...this is interesting....Yes I have a 2" suspension lift, but no body lift.
How to solve this? If its possible...

To improve castor you can
a/ fit offset castor bushes to increase castor by @ 2 degrees
b/ lower the leading arm mounting point on the chassis
c/ bend the leading arms in a press to increase castor
d/ cut and rotate the ends of your diff and weld them back on
Castor is the single biggest factor in high speed stability IMO
J Top

while the car is parked on concrete and turned off, get someone to shake the steering wheel back and forth fairly fast while you look at all your steering linkages, particularly your tie rod ends, if they bounce, then they are worn and can be the cause of your problem, if they do not bounce the problem is more likely to be in the steering box.

if its the wear in the steering box you can tighten the adjustment nut on the top (side?) of the box in alittle which will correct the problem, if it cant be fixed by winding that nut in it could be too badly worn, or it could be a problem with some other component of your steering.

i really doubt it is a problem with castor with only a 2" lift.

Replaced the tie rods ends, swivel joints and front wheel bearing today. Also installed a new steering box from a chop shop LC2...wow, like driving new vehicle!

Suprisingly some previous owner had installed 80 series swivel joints and tie rods before! So I also installed 80's stuff!