Date:         Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:33:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Power steering rack - how to tell when it is bad?
Comments: To: Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <u4mlttf8s94usb3cfg23r476.1689685903398@m-bass.com>
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Hey,

        You need an expert like Chris at T3 for this question. 

But, I’ll toss in, how are your shocks?And, are springs good all around? 

Eric Caron 



> On Jul 18, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Markus Benne <mbenne@M-BASS.COM> wrote:
> 
> I had a lot of slop in the steering last fall, and crosswinds were very...exciting.  Trucks passing is equally thrilling.
> 
> (I've had vanagons before and know this isn't normal 😀 )
> 
> I have now (for various reasons) changed the steering bushings, all suspension  bushings, balljoints, tie rods, and moved to a 25mm sway bar.   Then had a quality alignment done by a knowledgable Vanagon shop.
> 
> I'm not seeing a dramatic difference in handling.
> 
> Last piece of the puzzle is the steering rack (not leaking) but I don't detect any slop there when it is parked and I turn the wheel ie turn the steering wheel, and the tire turns pretty much right away.  Not sure if this is a definitive test.
> 
> Any suggestions?