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Old 02-21-12, 01:42 AM
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Steering wandering FB GSL_SE

I have been having steering issues with my GSL-SE. It likes to "wander" and when I turn hard into a corner it is inconsistent, meaning as I start in to the turn, the more I have to input until it suddenly oversteers. It's strange the way it steers like that.
Any suggestions for correction? I have another steering shaft/steering box, hoping that will correct it.
Open for other ideas.

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Old 02-23-12, 06:08 AM
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Naw, look at the ball joints instead.

Problem is, ball joints can be tricky. You can order them from just about anywhere, but try to get Japanese rather than Chinese replacements if you can. Now, even if you get the Japanese ball joints, you'll end up with one of two sizes. They will either press in very firmly like they should, or they will just pop right in (and fall right back out).

I've pressed in the tight kind before, and run them without issues. I've also used the "loose" fitting type (what I'm currently running), but I had a couple of spot welds added to hold them in place. If you remove the arms and take the assembly to a shop, most will do it for a six pack (only takes about two minutes).

I just noticed that you're in Michigan. Google "Furrin Group" to hook up with our club if you like (autocross, rally, social gatherings, etc.). We usually have a couple of rotary gatherings throughout the summer months, if you think you'd ever get down this way.



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