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Title: New Steering Help
Post by: Russ on July 31, 2004, 10:53:57 PM

hi all,
i was having problems with the steering in my oval and decided to swap out the steering box for a brand new unit,the tie rods were ugly as hell so i changed them as well.when i take it up to higher speeds 60-65mph it is all over the place wandering.i assume the allingment would be out to a degree would that cause my problem?the steering feels like it goes from 11:00 to 1:00 before it starts to steer in eaither direction.steering box need adjustment?
any help would be great thanks russ

Title: New Steering Help
Post by: volksbug on August 01, 2004, 12:36:24 AM

Just a thought,  splines slipping in the steering shaft or steering wheel?

Title: New Steering Help
Post by: Russ on August 01, 2004, 06:41:34 AM

no everything is snug,i tightened it down real good :D  

Title: New Steering Help
Post by: splitwindowman on August 13, 2004, 09:59:58 AM

Russ, let me enourage you to stop drinking and driving at the same time. No wonder you're all over the place. On a serious note, sounds like you have a crappy steering box or it's badly out of adjustment. You shouldn't have a ton of play in it. Your steering should be nice and tight. There's only so many things that are going to effect your steering - the box, tie rods, alignment or a bent beam. I'm sure you'll be able to determine what's going on.
Jason.

Title: New Steering Help
Post by: Russ on August 13, 2004, 10:11:49 AM

Jason thanks
well i pulled the steering shaft out again and started over tighted everything down again.adjusted the steering box (not really sure what i'm doing with it:)
and she seems much better.
still needs an allignment but that will be next week
thanks russ