steering rack??????
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steering rack??????
I have 233,000 miles on mine and when on dirt roads i can feel a jiggle in steering wheel and wonders a little on hwy. A guy at work wants to sell me a rack for $40 w/ 80k on it. would i be ahead $$ wise to just put bushings in mine or should i buy his and possibly put bushings inn it?
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that'd be a cheap price, if it's in working order..like, stealing from him cheap. refurb'd racks go for ~$700? new they're 1500. i'd just do bushings, then if it's still bad, that rack and the bushings you just bought....
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dairyjato,
are you sure that it's the rack that's causing the jiggle and the wondering?
it could be worn-out rack bushings or it could be the cross-joint in the steering column or if you have the tilt-steering, it could be the tilt joint.
so you might like to check it out first before replacing your rack
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are you sure that it's the rack that's causing the jiggle and the wondering?
it could be worn-out rack bushings or it could be the cross-joint in the steering column or if you have the tilt-steering, it could be the tilt joint.
so you might like to check it out first before replacing your rack
hth
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dairyjato,
are you sure that it's the rack that's causing the jiggle and the wondering?
it could be worn-out rack bushings or it could be the cross-joint in the steering column or if you have the tilt-steering, it could be the tilt joint.
so you might like to check it out first before replacing your rack
hth
are you sure that it's the rack that's causing the jiggle and the wondering?
it could be worn-out rack bushings or it could be the cross-joint in the steering column or if you have the tilt-steering, it could be the tilt joint.
so you might like to check it out first before replacing your rack
hth
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many things can contribute to a jiggle of the steering wheel.
Dirt road is not the place to be judging it....
Tie rod inners can be a major source. Poor alignment in general could contribute.
Out of round/balance or inconsistently worn tires could be a source.
As for the rack itself- many folks have had success with aftermarket or even replacement factory bushings.Wab fab has them.
Should you need the rack you can see $40 is much too cheap-and I would be glad to exchange you the rack for two tie rod inners for example.
I got a posting in Yota Tech marketplace-just let me know-but I would pick up your buddies rack for cheap insurance.
A good alignment shop should be able to evaluate all the components at play up front-see what their opinion is.
Dirt road is not the place to be judging it....
Tie rod inners can be a major source. Poor alignment in general could contribute.
Out of round/balance or inconsistently worn tires could be a source.
As for the rack itself- many folks have had success with aftermarket or even replacement factory bushings.Wab fab has them.
Should you need the rack you can see $40 is much too cheap-and I would be glad to exchange you the rack for two tie rod inners for example.
I got a posting in Yota Tech marketplace-just let me know-but I would pick up your buddies rack for cheap insurance.
A good alignment shop should be able to evaluate all the components at play up front-see what their opinion is.
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you all bring good ideas and questions to the table. i have not dug to deep to see if it could be bushings or tie rods, ect. i put new tires on about 12k ago and they have worn excellent i rotate every 3-5k though. i told him i would buy it, hes bringing to work mon.
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If you're feeling a clunking in your steering wheel on bumpy roads, it could be the slip joint in your steering column. They wear over time and get loose, and I believe some people have mentioned throwing a small tack weld on there to fix it, but I haven't been in there to look at it myself. Mine does that a bit, but only on washboard type roads.
Now that's not likely your problem (or may not be your only problem), because that in itself, would not cause wandering, but it could be the source of your jiggle (or clunking if you get that).
Now that's not likely your problem (or may not be your only problem), because that in itself, would not cause wandering, but it could be the source of your jiggle (or clunking if you get that).
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good thread as I also have this problem. At about 65-70mph on the highway my steering wheel jiggles. It's very annoying. I suspect it is my inner tie rod ends. With the engine off, I had a buddy wiggle the steering wheel back and forth just in the slop it had (not forcing it either direction) and it looked like my left side inner rod end was slopping around. Hard to see for sure as it is in the boot.
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good thread as I also have this problem. At about 65-70mph on the highway my steering wheel jiggles. It's very annoying. I suspect it is my inner tie rod ends. With the engine off, I had a buddy wiggle the steering wheel back and forth just in the slop it had (not forcing it either direction) and it looked like my left side inner rod end was slopping around. Hard to see for sure as it is in the boot.
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it's a $5 clip from the dealer- yes, you have to cut it off (and a PITA to get back on- i'll be buying some angled needlenose next time). the clip is there to keep stuff out, not fluid from escaping, so it's best to make sure it's secure, or you'll just need another inner tie rod end ($125) when something gets in the joint. i suppose a big zip tie would work temporarily, but the clip goes on TIGHT- it definitely creates a tight seal.
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how do you get to the slip joint and tilt colum? i have a very similar jiggle but i have found out it is somewhere between the steerin wheel and the in put shaft of the rack. also will a bad inner tie rod damage a rack?
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