Steering adjustment
Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 12:35 pm
I have been fitting my front mudguards which has made me realise that the amount of full steering lock is different side to side. As things stand I cannot fit the passengers side guard without it fouling against the pipe (it aint gonna pass MSVA like that!). Drivers side is perfect but still has some "elbow room" if necessary. I currently have everything set up to be as similar on both sides as I can with the steering set dead ahead. I have measured the track-rods and all the suspension set-up and it all seems correct and similar side to side. I have one hour and 20 minutes of steering wheel rotation on both sides and the steering rack is in the only place it can be as far as I can see (see photo).
I must have done something wrong at initial set-up?, or is adjusting the track-rods normal practice? See the photos where I am measuring from tyres to exhaust pipe. I have 20mm more clearance on the drivers side.
Could someone perhaps measure or post similar pics for me to compare against and any thoughts/comments appreciated.
The only option I can see is to adjust the track-rods to increase the amount of lock on the drivers side bringing the tyre nearer to the body and then adjust the passengers side to reduce the steering lock holding the tyre further away from the body. Doing both will maintain the tracking and then I would use the steering column splines to centre the steering wheel again. I must have done something wrong at initial set-up?, or is adjusting the track-rods normal practice? See the photos where I am measuring from tyres to exhaust pipe. I have 20mm more clearance on the drivers side.
Could someone perhaps measure or post similar pics for me to compare against and any thoughts/comments appreciated.