Steering issues

[AIbandit]

My steering is really tough especially at high speeds. When I hit a groove in the road the car tells me where me to go really quick and it takes alot of force to counter it. Grades in the road are really hard too.
Slow driving grooves still pull me, even reflector strips.

I pushed and pulled on both front tires and they both clunk.
When driving it makes no noise.

What is this a sign of? how should I proceed? Thanks alot!

 

[jrichker]

How much slack are in the tie rod joints and universal & flex joint steering shaft couplers?

The universal and flex joint steering shaft couplers can be inspected with the car parked on the ground. With the engine off, have a helper rock the steering wheel back and forth while you inspect the universal and flex joint steering shaft couplers for excessive slack. You'll need a sharp eye and a strong light to do a good job.

Support the car on jackstands with the jackstands placed as close to the wheel as possible. With the steering locked, have a helper try to move each front wheel just like it would move if you turned the steering wheel. While they are rocking the wheels, you are under the car watching for slack in the tie rods.

 

[AIbandit]

Thank you,
The tie rod ends look good as well as the shaft joints. The steering shaft rubs on my long tubes sometimes could that of contributed to this behaviour? If it didn't rub what would be next?

Anyway while "clearancing" my long tubes it looks like I bent my steering shaft. Probably not a good idea to drive on that huh? I see one person bashing flaming river alot but no one else is MM really better?