SHELBY69 61 Report post Posted January 20, 2022 So she wanders a bit on the highway sort of esses down the road. I just have to be alert & bring her back to center. Nothing crazy like my 1960 Eldorado which is terrifying at 60 mph. What can be done to tighten the steering to prevent wander ? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted January 20, 2022 Get it aligned properly for radial tires, and if it still wanders, add more caster. First, though, you need to thoroughly check out your front suspension and steering stuff for worn parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronandmelady 14 Report post Posted January 20, 2022 I agree. Check worn parts. Mine was wandering when I would hit bumps, but all felt tight. The lower control arm bushings were shot and changing geometry of steering with every bump. Scary. Also if steering wheel has a lot of play you can tighten steering box if that's where your play is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted January 20, 2022 2 Mach1 Driver and TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 20, 2022 Good advice so far. Toe OUT causes it to wander, especially when braking. Have you done the Shelby/Arning drop off the upper control arm mounts? It's a great almost free mod that makes our cars handle much better. https://dazecars.com/dazed/drop.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted January 22, 2022 Mine was horrible before I replaced all the steering bushings and rebuilt the power steering system. Also added a roller idler arm. Did this at the same time I did the suspension and brakes. Then used the shelby drop/radial tire alignment specs. You can get under the car and have someone turn the wheel to see where the slop is between the steering column shaft turning and the wheels moving. Love it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcm0123 15 Report post Posted January 23, 2022 Had a similar problem once- If the play is within the control valve, pull the cap off the left end and readjust the lock nut. Find the instruction online how to adjust the lock nut which will influence the preload within the valve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHELBY69 61 Report post Posted January 25, 2022 Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites