Light steering? (not due to the ice! lol)

[Russ_16v]

beeen like this for a while, feels the same as if i tie rod was nackered, but both rods and ends have been replaced, it tends to move left and right when accerating hard (not torque steer) and also when braking, and a nightmare when over uneaven road as it really badly steers where it wants to

iv been underher a million times with a pry bar and i cant (not can the techs at work) find any movement on any bushes, or wishbones etc, what do i do next guys any ideas?

 

[Cupster]

Any play in the front wheels when off the floor? Worn rack maybe?

 

[Russ_16v]

nope no play at all matey

 

[tim124]

is the steering light when moving or stationary? engine running or off?

 

[Russ_16v]

tight as normal with engines not on, feels fine turning on the spot, though when i turn slowly on full lock sometimes i get a rattle type noise, being trying to find out what that is for ages lol

oh top mounts and bearings are about 10 months old also

 

[drhowser]

how old are your dampers?

 

[Russ_16v]

fronts i replaced when i did the top mounts and fitted the prolines, and rears have done approx 50k matey

 

[drhowser]

no idea then, bt i think i get the rattle noise too, is it towards the end of the lock?

 

[Russ_16v]

yup thats it mate, weird isn't it! im glad its not just mine lol

You will have to come and take her for a spin and see what you think it could be

 

[Cupster]

Tyre pressure too high?

 

[Chris_H]

check the subframe bolts and the wishbones better