Steering stop at knuckles

.94 OR · May 11, 2012

Does anyone adjust the steering stop at the knuckles to limit the turn angle or simply let the tires rub on the trailing arm?

I am only running 31's and they rub before I get to full lock. I used to have some wagon wheels that had a lot more offset and they didn't rub. I imagine to "adjust" the stop I would have to weld a small shim on the existing bolt head to limit travel.

70_Steve · May 11, 2012

.94 OR said:
Does anyone adjust the steering stop at the knuckles to limit the turn angle or simply let the tires rub on the trailing arm?

I am only running 31's and they rub before I get to full lock. I used to have some wagon wheels that had a lot more offset and they didn't rub. I imagine to "adjust" the stop I would have to weld a small shim on the existing bolt head to limit travel.

I adjusted mine, and so have quite a few others. I got tired of loosing lugs on the inside of the front tires from rubbing on the radius arms.

The stops are a bolt and locknut. Should be able to loosen the locknut and adjust. I think I've seen some locknuts that have had a small tack weld. Not sure if thats "factory" or not.

Scot · May 11, 2012

I adjusted mine a small amount by backing out the bolts and reinstalling with a couple washers.

bknbronco · May 11, 2012

I set mine so the tire dont rub the arms. Sound like crap when they rub in the parking lot. My 44 i just took apart had the nuts tack welded. I ground the weld off and broke the bolts loose. Id take them out and get new bolts and nuts.

DirtDonk · May 12, 2012

Mine were tack welded too, as have been most all I've seen. I didn't even have to cut though, as just a quick turn with a 1/2" drive ratchet broke 'em all loose.

Never any trouble. I think I used a longer bolt with a jam nut (I think?) or Locktite.
It's been so long I'd have to go out and actually look to be sure.

I never liked doing anything that would hurt that great stock-Bronco turning radius, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. That's why I was so happy when "bent" radius arms became more readily available.

Paul

Broncobowsher · May 12, 2012

I cheated a little more. As others stated, the adjusters were tack welded. I put a nut (3/8"?) over teh adjuster and plug welded it in place. Kissed it with a grinder to trim to desired length.

Steering stop at knuckles

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