I haven't looked TBH and I don't have the knowledge to make a judgement myself. I'll get it looked at by a local mechanic and see if they can see any issues.
Steering Wheel Play.
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I haven't looked TBH and I don't have the knowledge to make a judgement myself. I'll get it looked at by a local mechanic and see if they can see any issues.
Might be worth getting an alignment while you're at it.
I had a 4 wheel alignment done 6 months ago by a reputable guy.
Good question, I've no reason to think that they're not, but I'll check them with a torque wrench tomorrow. Any idea what torque nm they should be?
After I converted my van it drove as many have described in this thread. Very vague above 40mph, poor/no steering feel. The last straw was a trip to the lakes where I literally was driving round at 30/40 mph as it just felt dangerous.
Had the suspension replaced by Steve at CRS with the Koni/H&R combo and since then it drives fine. Absolutely precise and straight.
I drove back from CRS on the winding A roads and easily found myself exceeding the speed limit. The difference was dramatic.
May be worth speaking to CRS or Bognor Motors and going down the suspension route.
He commented on how good the condition of everything is, remarked that it was “like brand new”.Good that you you’ve had it checked over. Not sure I’ve noticed play in mine though.
So I’m not sure, I only use it as a camper, it doesn’t get driven often and so perhaps it’s just noticeably light/ drifty when compared to my car which I drive every day…..
I had 4 wheel alignment done. What else do you suggest?
Height rake front to back, as opposed to wheel rake for alignment.
Post up your height measurements, taken as per this photo -
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A van is far heavier and is more affected by wind than the average car.
Hi did you find out what was causing it? Mine is exactly the same and I had a new steering rack fitted today and it’s made no difference at all
I have standard wheels and suspension I don’t think this is the cause, I had a look today and there is no play in any linkages to the steering rack, the play is in the rack it’s self and it was new yesterday, it’s marginally better than the old rack I may try adjusting the preload but this didn’t help the previous rack.
If you have standard suspension and a full conversion I would suggest it’s definitely worth doing the measurements @Ads_Essex suggested.
Mike22233t5
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Hello there did you fix your steering problem I’ve had the same on mine since I bought it.
I’ve put all new tie rod ends track rod ends reconditioned steering rack literally everything is like new under the van and they’re still bloody play in the steering rack most garages can’t work out what it is so I did the homework myself.
I’ve checked the steering column which there is no play. and I come to realise there is another u join under the van .. rack to column u jont
It’s going in the garage next week to be fitted hopefully this is it I’ll give you an update
Mike
I’ve put all new tie rod ends track rod ends reconditioned steering rack literally everything is like new under the van and they’re still bloody play in the steering rack most garages can’t work out what it is so I did the homework myself.
I’ve checked the steering column which there is no play. and I come to realise there is another u join under the van .. rack to column u jont
It’s going in the garage next week to be fitted hopefully this is it I’ll give you an update
Mike
