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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Default Steering Troubles.

Just bought a new ERST Project and steering is vaugue and very very stiff.

What bits would people replace to counteract this problem.

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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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i'd go for the steering rack first myself with a couple of new track rod ends whilst the racks off.
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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Bottom balljoint or track rod ends, i wouldnt think rack, simple way to diagnose the rack is disconnect the track rod ends from the hub and see if it persists
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 06:50 AM
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Bottom bushes on the column are often binding (and shagged) if it's not put together properly.
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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Thanks Guys,

So its a case of new track rod ends new bottom balljoints? taking the steering coloum out and replacing bushes at bottom?

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