Ke30/55 Steering Connecting Rod Help??????

[JDM55]

Hay guys have an odd question for you ke30 owners

were there any ke30s made with a straight steering connecting rod,

thats the rod that connects to the steering box and idler arm,

i have a ke55 manual and it shows a straight connecting rod, how ever in

my 55 i have a offset rod, this is causing some issues with hitting so

I'm trying to track down a straight rod that mite fix this issue,

so does any one know ???? maybe the early ke30s had a straight rod??>>>??

what about the earlyer models ke20s or something >??????

any advice be apreciated getting stressed out here cheers

[JDM55]

any one? can some one with a ke30 have a quick look for me?

[towe001]

Hay guys have an odd question for you ke30 owners

were there any ke30s made with a straight steering connecting rod,

thats the rod that connects to the steering box and idler arm,

i have a ke55 manual and it shows a straight connecting rod, how ever in

my 55 i have a offset rod, this is causing some issues with hitting so

I'm trying to track down a straight rod that mite fix this issue,

so does any one know ???? maybe the early ke30s had a straight rod??>>>??

what about the earlyer models ke20s or something >??????

any advice be apreciated getting stressed out here cheers

How do you mean by "offset" ? I'm guessing you'll be meaning the kink in the rod.

I'd say the picture in the manual was just done to keep it simple.

This is a '55 rod in my '30. Its the same as the '30's rod.

I'd say you've mixed things up and replaced the rod the wrong way round. The kink or offset goes towards the gearbox.

[Taz_Rx]

Do you mean the above pictured "rod"...... or the "rod" that comes throught the firewall and connects to the steering box?

[cuzzo]

Or do you mean the drag-link between the steering box arm and the pitman arm :happy:

Edited July 31, 2010 by cuzzo

[JDM55]

haha i mean the rod that connects the steering box and the idler arm together and has the tie rods coming off it ,

pretty sure i havnt put in on the wrong way as its the same as my other 55 and realy will only fitt one way ,

could be right about the manual trying to keep it basic, i was hoping i could find a straight one tho would help

alot with clearance issues, maybe ill have to try some other toyotas ???????

Edited May 26, 2010 by JDM55