Loose Steering
Loose Steering I have a 95 z28 and the steering is loose on it. I just put brand new inner and outer tie rod ends on it thinking this would solve it but it didn't. The play in the steering wheel is still the same as it was before. What else could cause the steering to be loose besides the tie rod ends?
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I've noticed on my Camaro that the steering is real lite, no play or anything just the steering wheel turns real easily with very little resistant. It has had a different pump and stuff put on it but has always felt the same in the 6 years I have owned it.
Now on my Trans Am the steering wheel again has no play but is tighter turning then the Camaro and feels like everbody else's F body I have drove.
Now on my Trans Am the steering wheel again has no play but is tighter turning then the Camaro and feels like everbody else's F body I have drove.
If you have an LT1, check the Rag Joint on the steering shaft (round rubberized fiber-cloth pad right in the middle of the shaft.)
If its an LS1, try tightening the rack, if that doesn't work, its likely in the steering column or the inner tie-rods.
Good Luck..
BTW.. Unbalanced Engineering is who carries the Rag-Joint Eliminator.. I HIGHLY recommend this if you have an LT1.
If its an LS1, try tightening the rack, if that doesn't work, its likely in the steering column or the inner tie-rods.
Good Luck..
BTW.. Unbalanced Engineering is who carries the Rag-Joint Eliminator.. I HIGHLY recommend this if you have an LT1.
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My $0.02... I have a 95 z28 and the steering is loose on it. I just put brand new inner and outer tie rod ends on it thinking this would solve it but it didn't. The play in the steering wheel is still the same as it was before. What else could cause the steering to be loose besides the tie rod ends?
Thanks
Thanks
Just like leadfoot4, I also put the Unbalanced Engineering Rag Joint Eliminator in my car; but I put mine in YESTERDAY - all I can say is:
WOW !!!
Last year, I had replaced the entire steering rack and also installed new outer tie rod ends, so every other part of my car's steering system was new, but the steering was still a bit "dull".
The Rag Joint Eliminator took it to the next level - it took that dull, non-responsive, on center "dead spot" and completely eliminated it. Oh, and when I removed my linkage, after inspecting my car's rag joint, I was sure it was NOT the problem (as the stock part seemed quite tight / not worn at all) - I was wrong. Now, the steering is point-and-go; it's perfect. You will not be disappointed.
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What would cause the steering to losen at speed on the ls1? Mine is tight and normal around town but out on the highway it has 3in slop from left to right. If it was the rack wouldnt it be lose all the time?
....The Rag Joint Eliminator took it to the next level - it took that dull, non-responsive, on center "dead spot" and completely eliminated it. Oh, and when I removed my linkage, after inspecting my car's rag joint, I was sure it was NOT the problem (as the stock part seemed quite tight / not worn at all) - I was wrong. Now, the steering is point-and-go; it's perfect. You will not be disappointed.
