Re: '97 Steering Question

From: David J. Hannu (dhannu@centuryinter.net)
Date: Tue Mar 25 1997 - 14:56:29 EST


> I drove a friends '93 4x4 and it has a similar feel to my 97. It doesn't
> really wander, but the steering doesn't want to return to center from a
> slight inclination. This may give the feel of wandering. If I set the
> wheel in a straight line, the truck continues in a straight line. If I
> give it a slight turn, it stays that way.
>
> My guess is a combination of the 4x4 front end, mud tires and
> steering/suspension stiffness from being brand new. In 4500 km I have
> noticed no unusual tire wear.

That's what I've noticed with my new '97 also, that there is a little
'slop' in the steering. I don't know if a wheel alignment would help
this, but I'll probably ask for an alignment next time I bring it in for
service.

-Dave

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D.J. Hannu dhannu@CENTURYinter.net

 



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