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2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:25 pm
by Shaun
So I have put in the 2WD steering mod into my 91 4x4 Datsun Ute but on full lock the steering arm is hitting the sway bar. I am sure I read someone had the same issue but I couldn't find it when doing a search. Its on axel stands at the moment but has anyone else had this problem or know what the solution is if there is one?

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:33 pm
by lax2wlg
Chuck up some pics

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:50 pm
by BlakeNZ
this is the thread that refers to possible clearance issues
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39552

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:00 am
by Shaun
Is the sway bar different?

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:15 am
by Shaun
If you click on the photo it shows it the correct way up.

I looked at the thread above and the pics of the Terrano sway looks like it drops down off the bottom arm.

Maybe a Terrano one will fit my Navara?

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:36 am
by lax2wlg
Shaun wrote:If you click on the photo it shows it the correct way up.

I looked at the thread above and the pics of the Terrano sway looks like it drops down off the bottom arm.

Maybe a Terrano one will fit my Navara?
In your photo, the suspension is at full extension, have you tried taking it off the jackstands, what's it like at ride height?
I guess you could limit the extension with a bump stop, that angle is starting to look dangerous anyways.

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:56 am
by Shaun
Its ok at ride height. I still don't like the idea or knowing it touches, even if one side is jack up it hits but I guess its not going to effect me driving on the road so should be ok for now but would be nice to have just a little bit more clearance.

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2016 6:28 pm
by Crash bandicoot
Might sound stupid but if your sway bar is symmetrical have you thought about flipping it so the curved piece from the chassis bush to the drop link curves down instead of up..... Might give you the clearance you seek.

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2016 10:55 pm
by lax2wlg
Crash bandicoot wrote:Might sound stupid but if your sway bar is symmetrical have you thought about flipping it so the curved piece from the chassis bush to the drop link curves down instead of up..... Might give you the clearance you seek.
Good idea, worth a try

Re: 2WD steering Mod hitting Sway Bar

Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 3:23 pm
by Shaun
Good Idea! I am away for a couple of weeks, so il have a look at it when I get back. I found a thread that someone was saying a Terrano one is thicker and bolts up to a Navara so I could give that a go as well. Im sure I read that the V6 had a thicker sway bar also.