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Summiitt
2nd November 2017, 04:58 AM
G`Day All,
One of my 6x6 landies that works up in the scrub, had a bit of a dingle after one of my labourers failed to apply the handbrake correctly. It took off fully loaded some distance into a culvert drain. Mainly front right impact, but the steering went around on full lock and bent the steering lock bolts. It took one of my 30 ton excavators to retrieve it from its resting place.
Im getting quotes on the repair, but Im wondering what model is the steering box from? It does seem to feel a little odd in the steering and my truck alignment company said that in an impact, it is worth getting the steering shafts in the box x rayed or replaced completely to ensure no hairline cracks have developed. All other steering components are straight and no damage, other than a bent rim and blown tyre.
The guards Im assuming are standard Defender items, with only the bonnet and radiator panel being unique to the 6X6?131607

Dervish
2nd November 2017, 05:43 PM
The guards Im assuming are standard Defender items, with only the bonnet and radiator panel being unique to the 6X6?

*anorak on* Guards on your 6x6 are late 110 to 200tdi. Some Perenties have early 110 style. 300tdi and Td5/Puma guards will interchange but require different parker and indicator assemblies - or some holes drilled. Grille surround and bonnet are unique as you say.

Steering box is a 'four bolt', same as late 110 -> all Defender and D1, although D1 boxes have a different pitman arm (which can be swapped).