steering slackness/wandering

[matt]

got a 97 jap import that recently have noticed it wandering on the road with a slight slackness in the steering. took off the factory winch a few weeks ago which was a fare lump and the tyres are nearly gone could the walls have gone soft and removing the extra made it more noticeable? also tried the adjustment screw on the steering box but had no luck any suggestions?

 

[Landpimp]

97? must be a 80 series........as 100's don't have a steering box with a screw......do they?

but yeah, taking off the winch would have changed caster, which would effect the steering.

 

[ff347]

In most vehicle applications that "screw" is not a way to help with steering slop in fact it can make your steering problem worse. I messed with mine on a Chev. truck and learned my lesson real fast.

 

[points]

Try looking at the castor...it determines the amount of self centering. I recently had a castor kit fitted to my wandering LC100, improved things outa sight...

 

[e9999]

Hi Matt, welcome to the forum.
You might want to clarify what model this is. You may also find more info in the International forum.

 

[matt]

its my mates truck 4.2td 24v amazon i've been driving it and am looking for my own so am new to models/series numbers thanks for any help

 

[matt]

also your opinions on what its worth? 1997 R 4.2td 24v VX Auto limited edition,black, 88k, FSH since 1999, good condition just a couple of small scratches, no dents, immaculate inside, suede type interior, there is one the same near me at £13,995 not an import