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loose/sensitive steering

  • Thread starter Thread starter Oldstang88
  • Start date Start date Apr 9, 2008

Oldstang88

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in my 88 mustang lx my steering is good but real easy and loose if you know what i talking about any suggestions on how to improve it make it stiffer

Thanx
Oldstang
 

Stinger

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Sounds like your rag joint is worn out...replace it if it is.
 
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ethangsmith

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Yep. Worn out rag joint. Replace it with HELP! brand part #31000. It is $8 and available at Advance Auto in the HELP! section. If the factory rag joint is still there, you will have to grind out or drill out a rivet.
 
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