simple steering solution

[bryonbush 85]

so im trying to find a simple solution to help out the loose steering i have. im going to call chocostang Tuesday and talk to them about getting my box rebuilt. i noticed while changing out my gas line that blew the other day, that the all the bushings under the car looked pretty wore out. is there a place where i can get all the bushings i would need for the steering? im hoping that maybe with new bushings and a rebuilt steering box it should really help out.

[Rsanter 152]

Before rebuilding your steering box, have you tried to adjust it?

What year is your car? I have new inner and outer tie rod ends for a 70

 

Bob

[bryonbush 85]

ive adjusted it but there still is about 2.5" inches of play in the wheel. but that still doesn't help with the car wondering all over the road. its a 69 vert.

[chaosrob 10]

I had the same issue and just wound up installing a rack and pinion setup. I am not a purist though so you may not desire to go that direction. It certainly made my 69 vert a lot more enjoyable to drive

[bryonbush 85]

I'd like to go R&P but trying to find something simple that will improve what I have now. All my money is going to a new motor right now. Then the tranny, then the rp. What system did you end up going with?

[chaosrob 10]

I went with tcp. Of all the money in the car, for driving enjoyment purposes, it was probably the best money spent. I know it is always easy to spend other peoples money but I dislike doing things multiple times and find doing what I want the first time saves me cash in the long run.

['70MACH1 10]

You should replace the front end stuff first to see if that helps. More than likely your steering box is shot, with over 2 inches a play in you wheel. It should only have about 1/2 inch. Flaming river makes the best up grade for the box about $500. If you work ebay you can get one for $350.00 / $400. Good luck.

[bryonbush 85]

I figure for under $300 I can get everything that's originally supposed to be there rebuilt and see how it goes. If it doesn't help, then I'll do the rp setup. The guy who I bought the car from replaced all the tie rods and hardly ever drove the car after that but that was over 12 years ago. The metal all looks good, just the bushings look pretty shot

[1969Fstback 58]

May be way off, but, mine had 2 or more inches of play. However, mine is a power steering car, but the pump is missing. From what I have read without the pump there will be a bunch of play.

Like I saidci may be way off.

[magician 13]

Talk to chocko before you bust a move...best rebuilds around.