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Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

1989 Defender 90 V8 Petrol CSW Alpine White

steering box and panhard rod question

As per my new build thread, my first hurdle is the steering box - I think it needs replacing. can anybody recommend a supplier - I guess new is the way to go? Or do I service it?

Secondly, the panhard rod bracket.... Having bolted it on ( to the rod first, then the chassis, the top won't bolt tight to the chassis... As if the panhard rod is to short. What have I done wrong? Bolting it up will surely pull the axle too far to the offside. also, is there no bush or something for the lowest of its three holes? V8 90...WIP

22nd Jun 2014 10:49pm

excossack

Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: North West
Posts: 5846

1999 Defender 110 Td5 SW Caledonian Blue

I got my steering box done by these people http://www.4x4gearboxes.co.uk/

Mine was leaking where the bottom arm comes out. 3 years on, no leaks. 1999 Defender TD5 110

Regards
John M0VAZ
Econet Station 48 no clock

23rd Jun 2014 7:01am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17390

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

LR steering boxes are manufactured by Adwest of Reading, who used to supply replacement and reconditioned units to public and trade alike.

I have in the past been exceptionally disappointed with a succession of "Genuine Parts" steering boxes I had to fit on my Disco 2 (all the recon boxes were substantially worse than the original, with one lasting less than a month), and would personally be wary of buying one unless I knew who built it. If I needed one I would go to Adwest.

23rd Jun 2014 12:03pm

Paulv8

Member Since: 09 Jun 2013
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 618

Thanks for the tips guys. I shall talk to the people you mention. V8 90...WIP

23rd Jun 2014 10:29pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6093

I went down to them a few years back and bought one over the counter. Direct from the people who make them. no issues whatsoever.

24th Jun 2014 6:46am

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