[DMCForum] Re: Squirrly steering

["cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'll have to look. The crumple tube assy is shifting though. It really
needs reinforcing. My radiator has changed position. 

T

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxx>
wrote:
> Are your rack bushings in good shape?  Do you also have the little
bracket that holds it in place installed under the passenger side bracket?
> 
> Also, what kind of shape are your sway bar mount nuts/bushings in?
> 
> -Dave
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: cruznmd 
>   To: DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
>   Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 2:01 PM
>   Subject: [DMCForum] Re: Squirrly steering
> 
> 
>   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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