Please Help! Suspension Problems!

tatterd87 · September 23rd, 2006, 10:58 AM

I bought a 88 convertible 5.0 and the steering feels like a crappy virtual race game. While driving i am able to turn the wheel in any direction about 25 degrees without and response in steering. But as soon as I pass the 25 the car lunges into that direction. It looks as if I am Driving Under the Influence. It is fun to watch but not to drive please help!

Twist 2 Go · September 23rd, 2006, 03:19 PM

sounds as if something is worn in the steering or frt suspension. Since safety is involved here(yours and the others around you), I suggest taking to a professional who can ck all the components as well as the alignment.

smuagac · September 23rd, 2006, 04:19 PM

Mine had a similar problem and it was the piece between the column and the shaft down to the power steering pump. It was the nylon/rubber connection peice, it was square looking with 2 bolts in one side for the lower connection and 2 bolts in the upper side for the upper column. Mine one side broke free so only half of it was connected. So it would still steer you just had a good 1 turn play in it before it would do something.

Very unsafe, it broke as i was driving and i almost smacked a parked car on the road we live on.

Might be something to look at to start if your style car has that type of connection.

Mustang8719 · September 23rd, 2006, 11:07 PM

Yes have it looked at soon.
It could be the Rag joint
It could be bad Tie rods
It could be bad Balljoints

Which are all DANGEROUS to drive with.

Seen to many after pics of cars with those parts breaking while driving.

tatterd87 · September 24th, 2006, 09:23 PM

whoa! I didnt realize how serious it could get. It isnt my daily driver so i wont be driving it untill I can get a good idea on what it is. Then I will get it looked at by a professional ASAP! I love broken parts. It gives me a good reason to upgrade. Thank you for all your help.

September 23rd, 2006, 10:58 AM	#1
tatterd87 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Please Help! Suspension Problems! I bought a 88 convertible 5.0 and the steering feels like a crappy virtual race game. While driving i am able to turn the wheel in any direction about 25 degrees without and response in steering. But as soon as I pass the 25 the car lunges into that direction. It looks as if I am Driving Under the Influence. It is fun to watch but not to drive please help!

September 23rd, 2006, 03:19 PM	#2
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716	sounds as if something is worn in the steering or frt suspension. Since safety is involved here(yours and the others around you), I suggest taking to a professional who can ck all the components as well as the alignment. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/2158/ricksadql2.jpg

September 23rd, 2006, 11:07 PM	#4
Mustang8719 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 152	Yes have it looked at soon. It could be the Rag joint It could be bad Tie rods It could be bad Balljoints Which are all DANGEROUS to drive with. Seen to many after pics of cars with those parts breaking while driving. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ng8719/Sig.jpg Eibach lowering springs,Intake ported to Max,Electric cooling fan,120Amp Alt.,FlowMasters,Jacobs FC1000 Ignition system with coil,King Cobra Clutch,APC Racing Seats

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September 23rd, 2006, 04:19 PM	#3
smuagac Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 24	Mine had a similar problem and it was the piece between the column and the shaft down to the power steering pump. It was the nylon/rubber connection peice, it was square looking with 2 bolts in one side for the lower connection and 2 bolts in the upper side for the upper column. Mine one side broke free so only half of it was connected. So it would still steer you just had a good 1 turn play in it before it would do something. Very unsafe, it broke as i was driving and i almost smacked a parked car on the road we live on. Might be something to look at to start if your style car has that type of connection.

September 24th, 2006, 09:23 PM	#5
tatterd87 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	whoa! I didnt realize how serious it could get. It isnt my daily driver so i wont be driving it untill I can get a good idea on what it is. Then I will get it looked at by a professional ASAP! I love broken parts. It gives me a good reason to upgrade. Thank you for all your help.

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