Steering Z bar mod?

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Richie
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Steering Z bar mod?

Post by Richie » Mon May 13, 2013 11:05 pm

Almost finished the suspension on the Zuk and tbh it has some crazy flex :lol: but im wondering will i need to mod the steering bar or does a standard one normally last? whats the best way to tell?

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Re: Steering Z bar mod?

Post by Jordi » Mon May 13, 2013 11:15 pm

Fairly sure the standard bar is ok with a couple of inches of lift. Still got standard bar on my Sammi with lift springs.

Z bars are a bit, vague, for want of a better description. But if you do want one i have one at home somewhere.
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Steering Z bar mod?

Post by Richie » Mon May 13, 2013 11:19 pm

The mrs doesnt understand why im getting excited!! I will put some pics up tomorow see what u think about the flex and steering bar :D

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Re: Steering Z bar mod?

Post by Jordi » Mon May 13, 2013 11:20 pm

Sweet!

My mrs doesn't seem to understand how important my week off while shes at work is.

33s to fit, 1.6 to fit, PAS to fit, how much more exciting can a week be?
1988 Samurai - Truck Cab & Tray Back - 1.6 8v & HIF44 - Snorkel - Stack Exhaust - PAS, YJs & 33s - Trussed, Gusseted & Pumpkin Capped Axles - 4.3 R&Ps - 4.16 T/Box - Rear Air Locker - Full Float Back Axle & Discs - RCV Front Shafts - X-Eng Handbrake - Custom Fuel Tank

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Re: Steering Z bar mod?

Post by turbo-tom » Mon May 13, 2013 11:25 pm

I have a Z bar with pas and its okay offroading at slow speeds. But as Jordi says they can be vague to be honest I wouldnt use them on the road
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