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Maxwell8

Maxwell8

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Evening pleasure seekers
Had a great day yesterday driving my s2a 62 miles back home. Handled well through traffic, hold ups and tractors. Apart from the speedo giving me interesting readings (a wheel size thing?) she did feel a little over heavy on the steering. She has the 17" original what seems like cast iron wheel.
Are there options for different wheel that will fit splines?
Is there maintenance that can be done to steering box to make lighter?
Thanks in advance M8
 
The main thing is to have tyres at correct pressure,wider than standard will up the load. There is not enough room in the cab to up the steering wheel size if that was your intention. Making sure steering box has oil and there is oil in relay fitted in the chassis and the swivel joints are lubricated, all helps.
 
tottot said:
The main thing is to have tyres at correct pressure,wider than standard will up the load. There is not enough room in the cab to up the steering wheel size if that was your intention. Making sure steering box has oil and there is oil in relay fitted in the chassis and the swivel joints are lubricated, all helps.
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Evening
The present/original steering wheel is very thin and difficult to grip being a cast item. I was thinking whether there was a more substantial wheel at 17"?
 
Its the way most vehicles steered 60 years ago when it was designed. now it feels very old fashioned and heavy. It should be light on the move. if not then something needs oiling, but at low speeds its a case of working with the vehicle and planning a line that has no sudden changes of direction. Remember it was designed to enble driving over rough ground with no power assitence. Don't even think about steering when you are stopped, plan to keep moving and if the inevitable happens and you have to get out of a tight space then rock back and forwards on the clutch while you keep pressure on the steering wheel.
 
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rob1miles said:
Its the way most vehicles steered 60 years ago when it was designed. now it feels very old fashioned and heavy. It should be light on the move. if not then something needs oiling, but at low speeds its a case of working with the vehicle and planning a line that has no sudden changes of direction. Remember it was designed to enble driving over rough ground with no power assitence. Don't even think about steering when you are stopped, plan to keep moving and if the inevitable happens and you have to get out of a tight space then rock back and forwards on the clutch while you keep pressure on the steering wheel.
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Thanks for help. Y know that's what I've been doing. Clearly an old school driver and didn't know it. She's great on the move. I need to work on cornering. M8
 
The leather steering wheel cover from Pangolin 4x4 is a fantastic product. It makes the steering wheel a little thicker and has a much better 'hand' than the cast resin.
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https://pangolin4x4.com/item/188
 
I don't have an experience with the newer style steering wheel to compare with my vehicle, but the wheel has held up well and it drives well. The leather cover made a big difference in the comfort of the wheel in the hands. It was not hard to install either. Indicator works well and the cover, including the light, continues to work as intended.
 
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