[DMCForum] Re: Squirrly steering

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I made a short hop out to the reserve center today. Going out was ok, 
but on the way back the steering became so bad that I stopped and had 
it towed. Better that than more damage or a wreck.

I have to get my crumple tube reinforced and replace those tie rod 
ends.

I have a better description...It's like riding in a couple of ruts. 
Does that make sense?

Rich

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> 
wrote:
> I discovered on my car yesterday that there's a stop in the rack 
for 
> turning right, but the only thing stopping me turning left is the 
track 
> rod end hitting the anti-roll bar. Wierd.
> 
> I also have a small amount of play in the rack that's something 
> internal, not caused by the rack itself (no fewer than 3 shims on 
the 
> adjustment). Ball joints are fine but
> 
> Martin
> 
> cruznmd wrote:
> 
> >I guess it's time for me to stop driving again.
> >
> >My steering is becoming erratic. The steering wheel is off-center, 
and
> >the car acts as if I'm riding on two points, and if you turn too 
far
> >left or right, you'll "fall off" and turn -way- more to the left or
> >right than you meant to.
> >
> >I can't find any slop anywhere. The steering wheel has no real play
> >before the wheels start to turn so I don't think it's the steering
> >rack or firewall bushing. 
> >
> >I experienced this once in my very first car. It turned out to be 
tie
> >rod ends.
> >
> >That's no big deal, I have no fear of replacing them but I'd like
> >someone with some experience to confirm this.
> >
> >As usual, Thanks guys.
> >
> >Rich
> >
> >
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