Put stock suspension on, my steering still 'uncenters' itself over bumps.
Put stock suspension on, my steering still 'uncenters' itself over bumps.
So I had my Ksports on for quite a while. I sold them however, and I put the stock stuff back on. Well while having the ksports, if I went over a bump with one wheel, the steering wheel would 'un center' itself. I dont think it actually threw off the toe/alignment, just the centering of the steering wheel. When I put the stock setup back on I thought it would fix it. But it hasnt...Whats the problem? I dont think this is a bushing issue, or a tie rod issue. Steering rack? Need input.
Cech the upper strut mounts, top hats, and coil sleeves
So I had my Ksports on for quite a while. I sold them however, and I put the stock stuff back on. Well while having the ksports, if I went over a bump with one wheel, the steering wheel would 'un center' itself. I dont think it actually threw off the toe/alignment, just the centering of the steering wheel. When I put the stock setup back on I thought it would fix it. But it hasnt...Whats the problem? I dont think this is a bushing issue, or a tie rod issue. Steering rack? Need input.
1. Top hat (upper strut mount): check to make sure the that "OUT" mark on top is facing towards the wheel well.
2. Strut bearing/bushing: I bought brand new KYB's and both bushings that came with them had to be replaced. MOTTO: don't by KYB anymore.
3. COIL SPRING SLEEVES! Those polyvinyl coil sleeves need to be FIRMLY seated on BOTH coil ends to keep them from rubbing and binding against the monuts. I say, "firmly," because, if they are loose, they can slide out of place as the springs rotate.
If you've done all of the above, and also replaced the tie rods, control arms, and steering rack bushings, you may need to replace the rack. You can get a refurbished one for around $100-$150.
Just replaced them, got the rebuilt LCAs from snomax. Thanks though Kev...Side note, if it needs a new steering rack, aren't you familiar with this? 
1. Yes, its OUT
2 & 3. Both of these are stock, AKA, have never been touched. The car did not do this before I put the ksports on.
No.
So...into the mechanic friends shop to have a look at the Steering Rack Bushings and determine if the rack itself needs to be replaced.
I had the same problem and it was caused by one or more of the following:
1. Top hat (upper strut mount): check to make sure the that "OUT" mark on top is facing towards the wheel well.
2. Strut bearing/bushing: I bought brand new KYB's and both bushings that came with them had to be replaced. MOTTO: don't by KYB anymore.
3. COIL SPRING SLEEVES! Those polyvinyl coil sleeves need to be FIRMLY seated on BOTH coil ends to keep them from rubbing and binding against the monuts. I say, "firmly," because, if they are loose, they can slide out of place as the springs rotate.
If you've done all of the above, and also replaced the tie rods, control arms, and steering rack bushings, you may need to replace the rack. You can get a refurbished one for around $100-$150.
1. Top hat (upper strut mount): check to make sure the that "OUT" mark on top is facing towards the wheel well.
2. Strut bearing/bushing: I bought brand new KYB's and both bushings that came with them had to be replaced. MOTTO: don't by KYB anymore.
3. COIL SPRING SLEEVES! Those polyvinyl coil sleeves need to be FIRMLY seated on BOTH coil ends to keep them from rubbing and binding against the monuts. I say, "firmly," because, if they are loose, they can slide out of place as the springs rotate.
If you've done all of the above, and also replaced the tie rods, control arms, and steering rack bushings, you may need to replace the rack. You can get a refurbished one for around $100-$150.
2 & 3. Both of these are stock, AKA, have never been touched. The car did not do this before I put the ksports on.
So...into the mechanic friends shop to have a look at the Steering Rack Bushings and determine if the rack itself needs to be replaced.
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