[buzbox]

Why does something break everytime I go 4wd'ing

I went out wheelin and hit a rock a little too hard, now my steering is as loose as a 5 dulla chinese hooker on a saturday night !!

The P/S box has previously been leaking oil, So I presume that is the problem, but I just want some confirmation or ideas on what else it could need replacing. Steering rack, sway bar links? I dunno.....

Symptoms:
Steering is very loose, 1/4 turn of the steering wheel before the wheels turn.

wheel alignment is wwwwaaaaaayyyyy out. feels like they're fighting over wich direction to go.

And a heap of squeekie squeek sounds.....

[joeblow]

bothered to look under the vehicle at the steering arms? you might find they are bent and rubbing the front diff.

[buzbox]

My thoughts initially but they look fine, they're not touching the diff or look damaged.

[Westie]

Play in the steering wheel may just be the box needs adjusting 5 min job

Tow in or out Front wheel align for that.

Learn not to hit things and back off the go peddle.

Check your wheel bearings as well as that can make them wonder all over the place and dart here and there on the hwy.

[royce]

Idler arm bracket

[atari4x4]

royce wrote:

Idler arm bracket

x2


here is polar_bears stock idler arm bracket after he bent it!

[atari4x4]

have a look thru this thread for a couple of options on bracing it...

http://www.auszookers.com/index.php?nam ... ight=idler

[buzbox]

Nope that's not bent.