[Supras] Clunk in Steering Column

Jeff Mohler speedtoys.racing at gmail.com
Fri Apr 25 14:50:03 CDT 2008


Ok..ignore my post about the LBJs then I just sent..if theyre new.

If it does it on stands, then have someone steer while you simply FIND
it from under.

On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Bob <bob at hairballcreations.com> wrote:
> Only one problem... I have replaced the lower ball joints, Upper on driver's
>  side and I think the tie rod ends because they were cheap
>
>  The springs are Eibach and the struts are recent though not new.  The only
>  thing left on your list is the inner tie rods and they sure seem fine...
>
>  Bob
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: supraman88 [mailto:supraman88 at verizon.net]
>  Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 9:26 AM
>  To: Bob
>  Cc: supras at supras.com
>  Subject: Re: [Supras] Clunk in Steering Column
>
>
> This is tough,because just about anything in the suspension can cause
>  this. What I have seen do this include ball joints, strut/shock mounts,
>  springs and inner or outer tie rod ends.
>
>
>  Bob wrote:
>  > So. what goes clunk in the steering column?
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > My 89 na has a noticeable clunk when I move the steering wheel rapidly
>  back
>  > an forth
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > The u joint looks ok but I didn't have help so I couldn't shake the wheel
>  > and prove they were ok.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Please tell me that I don't have the only one that ever had this problem.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > I know it isn't the ball joints and the tie rods look fine with out any
>  play
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > The rack feels tight and I thought they would leak. mine doesn't leak
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Bob
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > .
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