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Thread: Steering Issues
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06-21-2013, 03:21 PM #1
Steering Issues
After replacing rack, tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, upper and lower control arms, springs and shocks, rear LCA bushings (rubber) and all link kits - I really hate how the car feels. I also had it aligned.
It's very hard to turn the wheel; it wasn't that hard before this work. If I'm on the highway and I take a slight turn, I can let go of the wheel and the steering pretty much stays put. I've tried adjusting the pre-load on the rack only to create a slight vibration. I had marked it and put it back to the original adjustment.
BTW - I have Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires.... and I hate them. I have my fronts at 32 psi and the rears at 30.
I'm at a loss.
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06-26-2013, 04:17 PM #2
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Have you inspected your steering shaft coupler? Could be binding. I had a fleet truck at my shop with a similar issue. Turned out to be a binding steering shaft coupler and right front lower ball joint.
You DID bleed the air out of the steering pump, correct?
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06-26-2013, 05:29 PM #3
Interesting. I'll check that coupler. It does feel more jittery when steering to the right and bringing it back left. Yesterday I had to hit the brakes on the highway and it pulled right. Either something is loose or the alignment is off.
Yes ... I did bleed the pump.
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06-26-2013, 05:42 PM #4
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That's what our fleet truck did. Whenever the brakes were applied, the truck pulled right. Check that coupler.
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06-27-2013, 07:11 AM #5
Definitely on to something. What did you do to remedy the binding .... did you have to replace parts? After taking a quick look - I see a slot for adjustment towards the top of the steering shaft. The only thing that I physically changed was the coupler connection at the rack. Should I loosen the coupler there and work the steering wheel back and forth (with the thought that it didn't seat down as far as it should go?
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06-27-2013, 09:50 AM #6
Steering couple was indeed binding. I loosened it up and was able to tap it down to the steering rack at least 1/2". Steering is again fluid and not jittery.
Thanks for the help, cammed goat. I had been thinking coupler - but not that it was binding - but that maybe it was loose. That was after second guessing damn near every repair that I've made to the suspension.
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07-03-2013, 12:35 PM #7
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Not a problem. Glad to hear you got everything sorted out.
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07-07-2013, 10:06 PM #8
I have a 2004 Pontiac GTO with numerous engine mods that have dynoed to 418.3 horsepower to wheels. I am now having to replace my front struts. Do you guys have any good suggestions on which struts I should purchase?
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07-10-2013, 05:37 PM #9
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Replied in the wheel/tire section.
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