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Steering very loose..

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impulse001

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I was just wondering if there is a way to tighten out steering? Its very easy to turn the wheel, which I don't like so much.. On the highway, it feels like they wheel is just going to turn on its own, i'm not knocking on power steering.. I just dont want it to work so well, lol
 

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is the steering sloppy? or just to easy to turn?
 

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impulse001 said:
I was just wondering if there is a way to tighten out steering? Its very easy to turn the wheel, which I don't like so much.. On the highway, it feels like they wheel is just going to turn on its own, i'm not knocking on power steering.. I just dont want it to work so well, lol
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uhm i dont get it, it works too well? you dont like how easy and responsive it is, well then unhook your PS hoses and that should yield what you want
 

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Mine is the same. From a dead stop you can go lock to lock with your pinky very easily.

I hate it. I'll be installing an SN95 rack soon to fix that problem
 

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You could dump exactly 1.25 cups of fine play sand into the ps resovour. This is a known fix for fox power steering looseness.
 
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5.0Droptop said:
You could dump exactly 1.25 cups of fine play sand into the ps resovour. This is a known fix for fox power steering looseness.
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Lol, thanks for the advice... I can always count on you!

Mustang5L5 said:
Mine is the same. From a dead stop you can go lock to lock with your pinky very easily.

I hate it. I'll be installing an SN95 rack soon to fix that problem
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At least someone knows what I mean! Maybe i'll try that solution as well, thanks..
 

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If you decide to port you heads let me know, I have a easy to follow instructions.
 

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love how light the steering is, but i carve corners so it works for me
 

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5.0Droptop said:
You could dump exactly 1.25 cups of fine play sand into the ps resovour. This is a known fix for fox power steering looseness.
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You serious?
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
You serious?
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You should know better.
 

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5.0Droptop said:
If you decide to port you heads let me know, I have a easy to follow instructions.
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5.0Droptop said:
You should know better.
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*Runs back outside to find "Power steering fluid bleeder"... aww Sh^T*
 

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Thats why you should go to teh tech section.
 

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yeah i kind of agree but I like the easy turning. My only issue is that I do have slop n the steering. Really noticed it today at 75 on the PA turnpike. Not good. on my fix it to-do list.
 

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I just upgraded to 03 cobra steering. Cost alot though. Steering is so much nicer and the way it tracks on the highway is perfect!
 

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mine's the same way. my buddy's coupe is nice and tight though. would a new rack not fix this?
 
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