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Steering Box
« on: 05 November 2006, 19:27:46 »
When I bought my Meega it as tramling like a..... well a tram so I changed the wishbones and Idler arm which made a slight difference but it still tramlines. Next up ive been collecting track rod ends to change those but when I was under the car yesterday I realised that Omegas have a steering box and not a rack. Ive come across the steering box on a Range Rover I used to own and the box was adjustable so I got from under the car and had a look and after 5 minutes of adjusting no more play in the steering and the tramling has all but gone all that remains is the have the tracking,camber and whotnot set and bobs your antie :y
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« Reply #1 on: 05 November 2006, 19:29:49 »
Nice one Pete :y
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« Reply #2 on: 05 November 2006, 19:31:34 »
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When I bought my Meega it as tramling like a..... well a tram so I changed the wishbones and Idler arm which made a slight difference but it still tramlines. Next up ive been collecting track rod ends to change those but when I was under the car yesterday I realised that Omegas have a steering box and not a rack. Ive come across the steering box on a Range Rover I used to own and the box was adjustable so I got from under the car and had a look and after 5 minutes of adjusting no more play in the steering and the tramling has all but gone all that remains is the have the tracking,camber and whotnot set and bobs your antie :y
I realised that it had a steering box and not a rack, but didn't get as far as thinking about adjusting the box.

Motion for a how-to guide, all in favour?  :)
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« Reply #3 on: 05 November 2006, 19:36:19 »
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Motion for a how-to guide, all in favour?  :)
I'll 2nd that!
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« Reply #4 on: 05 November 2006, 19:40:10 »
No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y
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« Reply #5 on: 05 November 2006, 19:45:53 »
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y
Cool :y
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« Reply #6 on: 05 November 2006, 19:49:15 »
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y
Cheers mate!  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 05 November 2006, 19:50:41 »
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y
Cheers mate!  :y
Hey, two more & you're an expert!!!
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« Reply #8 on: 05 November 2006, 19:54:37 »
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y
Cheers mate!  :y
Hey, two more & you're an expert!!!
I was wondering when you'd notice, been close all week.  ;)  You're usually the one to keep track  :D
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y
Cheers mate!  :y
Hey, two more & you're an expert!!!
I was wondering when you'd notice, been close all week.  ;)  You're usually the one to keep track  :D
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« Reply #10 on: 05 November 2006, 23:33:44 »
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y

Don't do anymore adjustments then Pete or it will be back to tramlining again :o Rub your hands in some oil and just pretend ;)
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Re: Steering Box
« Reply #11 on: 06 November 2006, 08:53:53 »
I've got a bit of tramlining, had just put down to 235/45 tyres, so would be interested in this.....
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« Reply #12 on: 07 November 2006, 08:15:35 »
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No problem gents, I will get the camara out and do one on Tuesday or Wednesday :y

I should think so too! :)
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