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CFB

Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 803

Improving Turning Circle

Which is the best way to improve the poor turning circle on the 110 CSW?

I'm led to believe the options are wheel spacers (seem expensive at around £200) or change the alloys for ZU or similar with bigger offset?

Any experiences folks? Andy

6th Jul 2008 9:49pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3708

2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red

Or simply wind the stops in a bit

7th Jul 2008 9:55am

TJ101

Member Since: 30 May 2007
Location: Taunton Somerset
Posts: 3750

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

AndrewS wrote:
Or simply wind the stops in a bit

Yep, worked for me,, certainly better !! California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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7th Jul 2008 10:38am

solmanic

Member Since: 16 Aug 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 191

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

So with standard wheels and tyres, how many turns would be considered safe? And roughly what radial turning-circle distance reduction equates to a full turn? 2007 Defender 110
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750GTV

7th Jul 2008 11:03am

CFB

Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 803

AndrewS wrote:
Or simply wind the stops in a bit

Daft question then, why set the stops that far out in the first place? I would have thought they would be set up to give maximum turning without rubbing

Andy

7th Jul 2008 12:04pm

AndrewS

Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3708

CFB wrote:

Daft question then, why set the stops that far out in the first place? I would have thought they would be set up to give maximum turning without rubbing

That is the million dollar question and I don't know the answer.

It would have been set at the factory to allow the wheels to turn but not go too far as I presume damage to the CV joints would occur at full lock +

7th Jul 2008 4:46pm

Chaser

Member Since: 03 Aug 2008
Location: brisbane
Posts: 9

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

HI guys
I am not sure where you would wind out to fix this problem?
anyone with photos?

thanks if it moves shoot it, if it dosn't push it.

28th Aug 2008 9:21am

bell-auto-services

Member Since: 08 Jul 2007
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2232

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

The stops are there partly to restrict movement of the CV joint and prolong the life of the joint barings.
And at the same time prevent tyre rub.

Regards Pete

28th Aug 2008 4:09pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5038

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

So whats the answer on this.

I took the 90 round the Mcdonalds drive through and had to shunt on full lock to get to the window - surely that isnt correct? Mike

28th Aug 2008 4:43pm

bell-auto-services

Member Since: 08 Jul 2007
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 2232

Here is how

Regards Pete

www.bellautoservices.co.uk/Defender-Steering-lock-adjustment.pdf

If someone can upload direct to the forum then please do so other wise ill leave on my server.

28th Aug 2008 5:18pm

dm_td5

Member Since: 20 Jul 2008
Location: Arnhem Land
Posts: 609

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Zermatt Silver

Thanks Pete, just the information! 110 2.4TDCi
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29th Aug 2008 6:56am

krispe

Member Since: 04 Nov 2011
Location: Hornsby NSW
Posts: 19

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

bell-auto-services wrote:
Here is how

Regards Pete

www.bellautoservices.co.uk/Defender-Steering-lock-adjustment.pdf

If someone can upload direct to the forum then please do so other wise ill leave on my server.

Anyone know where this file is located now, no longer on Pete's site.

Kris

14th Jan 2012 7:07am

pom

Member Since: 01 Jun 2010
Location: Worcester
Posts: 1343

mse wrote:
So whats the answer on this.

I took the 90 round the Mcdonalds drive through and had to shunt on full lock to get to the window - surely that isnt correct?

goto KFC.

Pom

14th Jan 2012 8:34am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

pom wrote:
mse wrote:
So whats the answer on this.

I took the 90 round the Mcdonalds drive through and had to shunt on full lock to get to the window - surely that isnt correct?

goto KFC.

Pom

far superiour

14th Jan 2012 10:12am

d j hutton

Member Since: 30 Jul 2009
Location: Dorset
Posts: 1044

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

krispe wrote:
bell-auto-services wrote:
Here is how

Regards Pete

www.bellautoservices.co.uk/Defender-Steering-lock-adjustment.pdf

If someone can upload direct to the forum then please do so other wise ill leave on my server.

Anyone know where this file is located now, no longer on Pete's site.

Kris

Anyone? Would like to tighten my turning circle, stops currently appears to be set about 3/4 inch out. don't want to get it wrong

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23rd Jan 2012 6:06pm

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