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steering free play??

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:34 pm
by Logan Broadhead
i have MASSIVE amounts of free play on my sj its got spoa 2inch body lift z bar steering 1600 8v conversion vitara power steering pro comp steering shock absorber any ideas im new to the off road stuff

Re: steering free play??

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:37 pm
by dunnin21
How much are you talking in inches from one point to another

Re: steering free play??

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:42 pm
by twiss
Check the tie rod ends first for sideways and up and down play.
Also have a look at the rag joint at the bottom of the steering column.
I find best way is to jack the front up, get a mate to wiggle the wheel left to right.
You should be able to see how things move and spot which bit has a delay in movement due to the play.