I put 245/75R16's on my Disco DI and now I need to adjust my steering stops. (or whatever they're called). I bet this is an easy one, but can someone share their experience?
Thanks - Kris.
Thanks - Kris.
Adjusting the steering bolts
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Very easy. You just screw or unscrew them like a regular bolt until you get the desired setting, i.e., the maximum amount of turn with no rub. They are located on the forward side of each swivel housing. You'll see them easily; big horizontal bolt that looks like it does nothing.
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beowulf
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One tip...if I understand correctly the steering stop you adjust is for the side oposite the tire you're trying to set. So, if you have cranked your wheels all the way over to determine the max turn for your driver's side tire, you adjust the bolt on the passenger side. I may be remembering wrong and I'm sure someone will correct me if so. 
I put the same tires on my truck about three weeks ago and plan on setting the bump stops in the next week or so (not good weather to crawl under the truck on my off-days lately), so if I beat you to it (dobutful) I'll let you know if I hit anything interresting.
I put the same tires on my truck about three weeks ago and plan on setting the bump stops in the next week or so (not good weather to crawl under the truck on my off-days lately), so if I beat you to it (dobutful) I'll let you know if I hit anything interresting.
thanks beowulf, our weather has me pushing back maintenance on the truck down here too.
BTW, I noticed your sig, and that your from NH. I used to live in Northfield, close to Tilton, which is just north of Concord. How are things up that way?
BTW, I noticed your sig, and that your from NH. I used to live in Northfield, close to Tilton, which is just north of Concord. How are things up that way?
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beowulf
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I hate to hijack a thread, but since you asked ...
It's pretty nice up here. We're starting to have some days in the mid-70s, but generally still hanging around the high-60s. Typical wet spring...at least wet weekends. I grew up in Florida, spent about 7 years in Nebraska while in the USAF, and have been living up here for the last 7 and I have to say that for me this area keeps my happy-factor up pretty well.
I made a LOT of trips to the DC area (Andrews) while in the service and always thought the climate was pretty nice down there. Have you adapted well or do you find yourself missing New England? Do you have to drive far to get to decent places to ride?
...It's pretty nice up here. We're starting to have some days in the mid-70s, but generally still hanging around the high-60s. Typical wet spring...at least wet weekends.
I grew up in Florida, spent about 7 years in Nebraska while in the USAF, and have been living up here for the last 7 and I have to say that for me this area keeps my happy-factor up pretty well.I made a LOT of trips to the DC area (Andrews) while in the service and always thought the climate was pretty nice down there. Have you adapted well or do you find yourself missing New England? Do you have to drive far to get to decent places to ride?
beowulf said:I hate to hijack a thread, but since you asked
It's pretty nice up here. We're starting to have some days in the mid-70s, but generally still hanging around the high-60s. Typical wet spring...at least wet weekends.
I made a LOT of trips to the DC area (Andrews) while in the service and always thought the climate was pretty nice down there. Have you adapted well or do you find yourself missing New England? Do you have to drive far to get to decent places to ride?
It's nice here in Richmond. A far drive to some decent off-roading is about 2hrs, which isn't too bad. I do miss the winters (yeah, I said miss) because I used to snowboard a lot up there.
Hoping to bring up my soon to be wife some Fall to see the leaves. Anyway, just thought I'd say hi.
Where do you ride up in NH?
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beowulf
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There are actually a number of places our local Rover Union rides in central & northern NH, as well as the edges of VT and ME. Some of it has been public-access land and "class-nothing" roads under the big power lines, as well as river wash-outs and such. Our Union president and some of its members do a lot of networking to find good places and know the right people to talk to. We also does a fair amount of greenlane-style scenic rides (we have a lot of stock vehicles in the group and don't want to isolate anyone), but even those usually have some places to streatch your legs if you're so inclined.
Good info, I'll have to try some adjustment tonight.
Has anyone had any luck tightening up the turning radius by adjusting the stops - or is the stock turning radius about as tight as it gets? - I've always felt like it was pretty pitiful on my DII - my wifes explorer and my jeep (which is considerably shorter wheelbase) will turn circles around it. I find myself doing 4 & 5 point turns instead of 3 lol!
Stevo
Has anyone had any luck tightening up the turning radius by adjusting the stops - or is the stock turning radius about as tight as it gets? - I've always felt like it was pretty pitiful on my DII - my wifes explorer and my jeep (which is considerably shorter wheelbase) will turn circles around it. I find myself doing 4 & 5 point turns instead of 3 lol!
Stevo