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Old 08-01-2007, 08:11 PM
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right guys (and girls), Ive only had my ERST for a few weeks and in that time, its developed what I consider to be a SERIOUS problem with the steering. Everytime I stick my toe down and let off, the car wanders from side to side. Its almost like the ARB isnt connected? The steering is also very vague.

I suppose what I`m looking for is a few suggestions as to what might cause this to happen? Shafts? bottom arms? Worn bushes somewhere.

I dont really want to drive it much longer with the car behaving like this

The car is a standard 1988 RST running on a standard suspension setup (for now)

Any response is greatly recieved

Im outtie!
Old 08-01-2007, 08:55 PM
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Could be a number of things mate most of what you have stated above. If i was you id take it to a garage and get them to check the complete front end suspension and steering set up out. Or jack it up yourself and test all the bushes, wheel bearings, track rod ends etc for movement. Get the tracking done while your at it to
Old 08-01-2007, 09:14 PM
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Old 08-01-2007, 10:15 PM
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as rs220bhp said ,could also be rack, shockers, my old one did it and it was a combination of taccking and a worn shocker
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