Strange feeling through steering wheel
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Strange feeling through steering wheel
When I hit a bump in the road, it feels like my front wheels are slightly bouncing. I feel it through the steering wheel.
I'm wondering whether there is something wrong with my steering assembly, or could it be worn shocks?
I have tilt steering and my wheel has some play in it - like there are some worn-out bushings in there somewhere.
My tilt also does not stay on the setting I like. If I pull on the steering wheel it will fall down to the lower setting.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a fix for this, or do I need a new steering column?
I'm wondering whether there is something wrong with my steering assembly, or could it be worn shocks?
I have tilt steering and my wheel has some play in it - like there are some worn-out bushings in there somewhere.
My tilt also does not stay on the setting I like. If I pull on the steering wheel it will fall down to the lower setting.
Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a fix for this, or do I need a new steering column?
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From: Dallas, Texas
Strange feeling through steering wheel
My bet is you have a worn out shock on the front. Could be one or both. I had the same problem. When I replaced the shocks the front right was completely worn out. Shock replacement solved my problem.
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Strange feeling through steering wheel
Hey there coolgreen! I agree with cmore99. Your rig is due for some front end work. Just some TLC.... I would recommend a dual shock set-up with a snow plow. It seems you are experiencing "Bump Steer".
The play in your steering can be adjusted at the box. There's a nut around a set screw just for adjustment. If you feel you don't want to mess with it, don't. Have your mechanic do it.
Having the tilt adjust itself is not good either. Very dangerous while driving. HAVE it looked at by your mechanic and go by his recommendation. Us here like to go the best route with most advice, but since we're not right there with you, we can't make that determination. Good luck and get back to us with the findings. Talk with you guys later....
The play in your steering can be adjusted at the box. There's a nut around a set screw just for adjustment. If you feel you don't want to mess with it, don't. Have your mechanic do it.
Having the tilt adjust itself is not good either. Very dangerous while driving. HAVE it looked at by your mechanic and go by his recommendation. Us here like to go the best route with most advice, but since we're not right there with you, we can't make that determination. Good luck and get back to us with the findings. Talk with you guys later....
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