2001LC
SILVER Star
Oh a good job on the bushing, they're a PITA even with air tools.
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I don't recall your year rig or model. Be good idea to add to your signature. Here instruction for 03-07.Hi guys just wondering what sort of things a tell signs bushes a worn ??.My allignment shop told me mine need replacing, but not sure as car drives fine and steering is nice and smooth no sounds or clunk's.Thanks.
Exactly what mine was doing b4 I replaced. My rack was in need of replacement, so I added whiteline poly bushings. Handles very well now.
Did the Whitelines change the steering feel a lot? More vibration maybe? I have used whiteline before in some cars. Nice but very firm.
Typically when making a turn, the steering wheel doesn't come back to level at first (it lags). You turn left and it stays left then you turn right and it stay right for a short period of time. The longer the period the more worn the bushings
Also we get wandering while driving down the highway. But don't let improperly set up rake (front lower than rear or rather not), bad tires or alignment fool you.
It's important to make sure rack is not leaking, gears not worn, TRE ball joint, lower & upper ball joint and UCA & LWC are all in good condition.
Also the movement you see in OP video is actually normal for the rack. We have oblong metal bushing to allow for side to side movement. This is in -03-07.
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What happens in most case is the rubber bushing become ripped, which in part is due to drying out, crack and fail. These get sloppy as does steering. Keep in mind this is video of 03-07, but principle is the same in 98-02.
Typically when making a turn, the steering wheel doesn't come back to level at first (it lags). You turn left and it stays left then you turn right and it stay right for a short period of time. The longer the period the more worn the bushings
I did
Also we get wandering while driving down the highway. But don't let improperly set up rake (front lower than rear or rather not), bad tires or alignment fool you.
It's important to make sure rack is not leaking, gears not worn, TRE ball joint, lower & upper ball joint and UCA & LWC are all in good condition.
Also the movement you see in OP video is actually normal for the rack. We have oblong metal bushing to allow for side to side movement. This is in -03-07.
View attachment 1588519
What happens in most case is the rubber bushing become ripped, which in part is due to drying out, crack and fail. These get sloppy as does steering. Keep in mind this is video of 03-07, but principle is the same in 98-02.
Those are the poly bushings, correct?
Do you feel there's a lot of harshness coming through the wheel now? I know it's hard to compare to old, tired bushings.
I've been searching but don't think I've found yet- is there a rubber replacement bushing option for the 03+ racks?
Do you feel there's a lot of harshness coming through the wheel now? I know it's hard to compare to old, tired bushings.