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Hi steer now horrible steering

Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:03 pm
by 96_Lux
Ive now got a full Hi steer setup on the Hilux and the steering is awful :roll:

1 .... I noticed when i start the car i get a horrible bang and feel the steering wheel jerk in my hand

2 .... When taking off in first gear i have a very horrible rattling coming throuigh the steering wheel

3.... Very sloppy steering when trying to drive in a straight line its a good few inches either way to stay straight

Im after ideas how i can rectify this ? Or what to look out for ?

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:00 am
by dumbdunce
more info.

what bits and pieces did you use for your high steer?

who installed it?

is everything done up tight?

does everything clear everything else or is there interference anywhere?

pics?

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:41 am
by Wendle
I still reckon the slop is the shackles getting shoved around (car has very long shackles) the bangs and vibes and shit might be the pump cavitating?? check the steering fluid dude..

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:49 am
by hophoar
I'd say to check your steering box mounts did you reinforce the chassis?

John

Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 9:54 pm
by hypo
sounds like something is loose, or broken.

and if it has long shackle then id say that the noise u getting wen u turn it is the leaves moving around

Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 1:40 pm
by 96_Lux
The main thing pissing me off is the rattle / vibration when taking off in first gear :oops: