So I took the Rover off road, me and 2 buddies.
Got stuck in a rut with mud and was stuck on the undercarriage. Half hour later I am out.
But the steering is very wooly. If I turn the wheel to full lock RIGHT, the passenger wheel rubs the radius arm that comes from the frame and mounts right near the coil spring on the axle.
And the wheel is very far off, and one or both of the tires seem to howl when taking corners at any speed. So I parked it for now.


Any hints?

Here is the wheel, truck going STRAIGHT, sorry for the bad pic:

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Just a guess, but I would look at the tie rod. It might explain the rubbing and the misalignment of your steering wheel.

 

Probably bent the drag link or tie rod end. Almost have to get under the truck and look and see if anything is bent or broken

 

i would agree

 

yeah im shooting drag link. get under and start searching.

 

should be pretty obvious if you take a look.

 

Alright guys thanks for the pointers. I'll have a root around under there and see what I can find.

 

Get underneath her with a good bright light on a creeper if you got one. Ever been down there or will this be your first venture?

As far as what did you break, most likely your bank account, hopefully not your spirit.

A half hour to get it unstuck from mud? Did you have it in low range with the CDL engaged? Does your CDL engage? Just curious.

Sounds like you may not have realized that when there are ruts, Keep one set of tires on the highest path and the other side on the low side. Avoid high centering the vehicle and lodging it on the frame next time. NEVER STRADDLE A RUT.

 

The bar closest to the camera seems to be bent:

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CDL is stuck, on the list but I've never had to use it. Until last night.

Going out there I was able to straddle the rut. But coming back, I tried doing the same and the ground gave way and I slid into it.