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How to increase steering wheel reaction?

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03 May 2011 19:04 #15827 by THOR
Hi guys...anybody knows how to increase the steering wheel reaction?
My steering feels very light and there is a delay when i turn the steering wheel before the wheel turns where i want it to go.
I experienced this after a suspension lift. I already installed a steering stabilizer for vibrations and shimmy.
Additionally, I hear a clacking sound when I turn the steering wheel initially, then the sound would be gone...

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03 May 2011 19:26 #15828 by maverick
sounds like you need Caster Corrected Radius Arms or Bushes!

Jalapeño, IISY?

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03 May 2011 19:55 #15831 by THOR
hi maverick thanks for the reply...
recently i had my jimny checked for wheel alignment, and they said that my caster and camber alignments are ok (toe needs a little adjustment).
do i still need a caster correction arms and bushes?

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03 May 2011 20:04 #15833 by THOR
oh by the way, i did not install an adjustable panhard rod...i'm still using the stock.
So my axle is a bit off-centered and out to the left a bit...
can this cause the problem with my steering (including the clacking sound)?

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04 May 2011 03:49 #15836 by facade
A cracking sound is most likely dry kingpin bearings.
A knock is play in a steering joint.
To get more self centring reaction you need more caster angle.
Having the axle out of line will make the car crab and steer a bit odd, as well as moving the wheel off centre.

If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)

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04 May 2011 04:08 #15837 by THOR
hi facade...
so i need to lubricate the kingpin bearings?
how do i correct a play in the steering joint?
I guess i really have to install an adjustable panhard rod, because the steering sometimes is a bit odd..as you mentioned sometimes "crab-like"..:)
i think i will install the caster correction bushes later, as i don't need self-centering reaction from my steering too much...

sorry, i'm such a newbie at this...

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