Play in steering

Dap1991 · April 15th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Hey guys, my dad a 1967 mercury cougar with a 289 and power steering, he recently acquired a 1971 mustang with a 351 also with power steering. One thing we noticed is alot of play in the steering wheel while driving. we were both wondering is there a way to fix this or a particular part that could be causing this? The cars are still drivable 100% but it would just be nice to have a tighter feel and more confidence while driving it. Thanks

MustangOne · April 16th, 2011, 10:43 AM

There is a few thing that can cause this,

Tie rod ends inner & outer.

Steering box could need to be rebuilt.

The rag joint need to be replaced.

Dap1991 · April 16th, 2011, 12:18 PM

alright is there any way to test any of these things to narrow it down?

Countryboy_99 · April 17th, 2011, 12:37 PM

You should replace the rag joint regardless of what all else you want to do to it. It's 40 years old and a safety liability if not replaced. Then just get the tie rod ends and if its still loose you'll know the steering box will need rebuilt, but you'll have peace of mind knowing you replaced the more affordable and likely to fail parts already.

Dap1991 · April 17th, 2011, 01:36 PM

that makes sense, once im home for the summer ill replace those parts and see how it feels
thanks guys

April 15th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#1
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	Play in steering Hey guys, my dad a 1967 mercury cougar with a 289 and power steering, he recently acquired a 1971 mustang with a 351 also with power steering. One thing we noticed is alot of play in the steering wheel while driving. we were both wondering is there a way to fix this or a particular part that could be causing this? The cars are still drivable 100% but it would just be nice to have a tighter feel and more confidence while driving it. Thanks __________________ 1991 GT- All Stock 1990 LX 5.0- CAI, Shorty headers, flowmaster, Tubular Upper and Lower Control arms, Tokico HP series, Eibach Springs

April 16th, 2011, 10:43 AM	#2
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,053 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a few thing that can cause this, Tie rod ends inner & outer. Steering box could need to be rebuilt. The rag joint need to be replaced. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

April 16th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#3
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright is there any way to test any of these things to narrow it down? __________________ 1991 GT- All Stock 1990 LX 5.0- CAI, Shorty headers, flowmaster, Tubular Upper and Lower Control arms, Tokico HP series, Eibach Springs

April 17th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#4
Countryboy_99 Enthusiast '95 GT Was probably faster before I got it. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should replace the rag joint regardless of what all else you want to do to it. It's 40 years old and a safety liability if not replaced. Then just get the tie rod ends and if its still loose you'll know the steering box will need rebuilt, but you'll have peace of mind knowing you replaced the more affordable and likely to fail parts already. __________________ Its red, long, and comes with an 8 foot bed attached. Wanna come play with it?

April 17th, 2011, 01:36 PM	#5
Dap1991 Hardcore Enthusiast 91 GT 90 LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: youngstown, ohio Posts: 1,025 iTrader: 0 reviews	that makes sense, once im home for the summer ill replace those parts and see how it feels thanks guys __________________ 1991 GT- All Stock 1990 LX 5.0- CAI, Shorty headers, flowmaster, Tubular Upper and Lower Control arms, Tokico HP series, Eibach Springs

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