Steering Issues Sorted

[GV]

Well after a complete overhaul of the front end I can finally report that all is well with the steering. Having taken the car for an alignment check it was found that the Caster and Toe was out by a couple of degrees on both sides. A final tightening of the lower steering UJ sorted out a bit of play once the car was back for having its degrees sorted. I think the biggest impact from doing all that work was changing the bushes on both upper and lower wishbones and tie bars which turned out to be a very simple and straight forward job IMO and well with the effort if you get the chance to do it.

I was going to change the tyres as part of the process but will wait until this season is over. I still don't know which the size to go for as there is a difference of opinion but that can wait. Just some detailing/touch ups on the bodywork and that will finish things off nicely.

Thanks to all those who posted their thoughts on what may have been wrong in the first place.

[mrzigazaga]

Thats good to hear Andrew.

[Campbell]

There is no better feeling that knowing what you do with the steering wheel the front of the car responds too and knowing it's all you own work.

Ive got a garage local to me with a geo ramp and its great to have the car checked out every few months.