You said: "i'm thinking it's either the universal joints on the steering shaft or something else in the front suspension." Andy, you're absolutely correct! The problem is more than likely that the lower steering column universal joint (parts man. 5/2/1 #15) is not properly aligned and making contact with the frame member where it passes through the frame. This area is best serviced through the master cylinder access panel (workshop man. H:05:01 fig. 7). DMC Joe DeLorean Help dmchelp@xxxx www.dmc.tv http://shopping.oraclesmallbusiness.com/dsvstore [moderator snip]