Steering concern
#1
Steering concern
I had a chance today to drive a 2004 Disco and noticed the steering is way better than my 03 Disco. I was almost able to make a complete u turn on a residential street. On my 03, it takes 2 tries sometimes to even park. Did LR make a change for the 2004 model year? It was day and night compared to mine.
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#4
RE: Steering concern
Sorry, what I meant was tire width.
A 245/ is thinner than a 265/ for example.
To wide of a tire can interfear with your turning radius.
Your turning stops could be out of adjustment, new power steering fluid will help, could be they made the "04 have a better turning circle.
A 245/ is thinner than a 265/ for example.
To wide of a tire can interfear with your turning radius.
Your turning stops could be out of adjustment, new power steering fluid will help, could be they made the "04 have a better turning circle.
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#7
RE: Steering concern
Urban Panzer posted on this a long time ago. Some vehicles have a stop bolt installed on the A-arm that prevents the wheel from being turned as far lock to lock, and consequently the turning radius to increase. Not sure why but it probably has to do with the maximum size tire that shipped on that particular trim level for the Discovery. You can checkfor the bolt stop. My '04 is an S and has a great turning radius, fortunately.
Dave
Dave
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RE: Steering concern
The 2 trucks have identical steering components, however there are 3 things that can effect the steering radius, one, as already mentioned, the actual tire size, and or the steering stops. The 3rd. thin that will effect the steering radius is a lift which will cause your front axle to the left/drivers side and limited the turning radius to the right.
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