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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: bigjeepzj on March 27, 2012, 07:54:49 PM

Title: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: bigjeepzj on March 27, 2012, 07:54:49 PM

Would this this kit be legal in the UK

http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/TJ_XJ_ZJ%201_2%20OTK%20Steering%20System%20Install.pdf (http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/TJ_XJ_ZJ%201_2%20OTK%20Steering%20System%20Install.pdf)

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: scrw on March 27, 2012, 08:13:01 PM

why wouldn't it? Do they do a RHD version?

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: bigjeepzj on March 27, 2012, 08:24:32 PM

Not sure about the use of rose joints

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: scrw on March 27, 2012, 08:55:10 PM

why  :017:

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: bigjeepzj on March 27, 2012, 09:08:47 PM

D'not know that's why I was asking

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: WillCJ on March 27, 2012, 10:19:43 PM

I have used rose-joints on mine, I asked my MOT tester first, and he said he 'would pass them as long as there was no movement'. its a place I use regularly and they see all sorts, so worth checking with the guy you use, but should be no issue, all the hot-rodders use them.Pick a good spec and suitable size and mount fit for purpose.

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: Dave The Sparky on March 27, 2012, 10:54:18 PM

 :imwitstupid:

I have rose joints and they have never been a problem on the mot but whether the mot man would be a bit more picky on a modern motor i dont know  :102: Would of thought its more likely to be your insurance provider that may have a problem with it if anyone.

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: Mike Pavelin on March 28, 2012, 06:44:13 AM

It's no problem as long as it's installed properly. Rose joints don't like mud and water though.

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: Dave The Sparky on March 28, 2012, 07:30:46 AM

The teflon lined ones i have dont seem to mind mud and water and have been on for ages now, i just give them a blast with spray grease every now and then, but if you buy the cheaper brass lined ones then yes you will be changing them every other week.

They are also far easier to change than a normal ball joint as well, just a couple of spanners needed.  :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: bigjeepzj on March 28, 2012, 09:16:06 AM

Thanks for the info
feel a project coming  :icon_super:
If i do a bolt on job i can put it back to stock if it go's wrong

Title: Re: calling MOT guru's Stearing OTN conversion question
Post by: Dave69 on March 28, 2012, 01:31:14 PM

as said if there is no play then there is no reason why it should fail.

rose joints need to be maintained and looked after rather than left like conventional ball joints, since they have minimal environmental protection