Steering slop

KiltedBanshees93GT · 10-30-2004, 10:02 AM

I've noticed lately, (i.e. since the car has been running again [the '93]) that she has a lot of slop in the steering, especially on the roads up here. I was wondering if replacing the tie rod ends would fix this? She has about 1 1/2 of play just tooling down the street. I just checked the Chilton, and it didn't really have anything to say on the subject.
She needs an alignment and a new tire something fierce, (next payday) , but at 120+k I guess things like this are bound to start popping up.
Thanks,
J

LX5liter · 10-30-2004, 10:31 AM

You probably have worn tie rods if you have a bad wearing tire. Have the front end checked,including the balljoints, and get an alignment after its all fixed up.

1989GT · 10-30-2004, 11:41 AM

Could also be your steering shaft. Maximum Motorsports and a few others make replacements that do away with all the rubber,which is probably shot by now, and replace it with needle bearings.
-Ryan

KiltedBanshees93GT · 10-31-2004, 03:17 AM

Yeah, thats about what I figured. I'm going to check into the tie rods first, since its cheaper.

Thanks for the confirmation,
J

10-30-2004, 10:02 AM	#1
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Steering slop I've noticed lately, (i.e. since the car has been running again [the '93]) that she has a lot of slop in the steering, especially on the roads up here. I was wondering if replacing the tie rod ends would fix this? She has about 1 1/2 of play just tooling down the street. I just checked the Chilton, and it didn't really have anything to say on the subject. She needs an alignment and a new tire something fierce, (next payday) , but at 120+k I guess things like this are bound to start popping up. Thanks, J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

10-30-2004, 10:31 AM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	Re: Steering slop You probably have worn tie rods if you have a bad wearing tire. Have the front end checked,including the balljoints, and get an alignment after its all fixed up. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

10-30-2004, 11:41 AM	#3
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	Re: Steering slop Could also be your steering shaft. Maximum Motorsports and a few others make replacements that do away with all the rubber,which is probably shot by now, and replace it with needle bearings. -Ryan __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

10-31-2004, 03:17 AM	#4
KiltedBanshees93GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pigeon Forge Tn Posts: 611	Re: Steering slop Yeah, thats about what I figured. I'm going to check into the tie rods first, since its cheaper. Thanks for the confirmation, J __________________ ____________ '66 Mustang Coupe- AKA "Lenore" on disability for a (long) bit '93 GT Mostly stock AKA "Fawkes" Rice Haters Club Member #239 "I find your lack of faith...disturbing." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H. L. Mencken

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