What Is Steering?

"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
12/14/2014 at 11:18 • Filed to: None

I just went for a short jaunt around the neighborhood to test my wipers. They're fine, But My steering is a bit vague.

DISCUSSION (26)

Jayhawk Jake > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 11:20

Had your license for a week or less, already driving around while holding a camera. Seems safe

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Jayhawk Jake
12/14/2014 at 11:21

Lol

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Jayhawk Jake
12/14/2014 at 11:23

I also put over 100 miles on my truck since thursday

fhrblig > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 11:32

The steering in my Ranger was vague too. I think it's standard equipment.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > fhrblig
12/14/2014 at 11:35

Its impossible to place in lane. And on monaco southbound towards hampden (you know the 3 lane road that really should be a 2 lane road) its kinda scary. Today I thought I was gonna clip an accord, but that could be me not used to my truck yet

area man > Jayhawk Jake
12/14/2014 at 11:43

Well he's already got driving while impaired covered...

Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 11:50

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noun: steering

the action of steering a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 11:58

Either worn bushings somewhere or possibly slack in the steering box. Although being a truck it may have came like that new.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready
12/14/2014 at 12:04

Kinja'd!!!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/14/2014 at 12:05

Maybe a little bit of both

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 12:10

Possibly. If you ever feel like fixing it put the truck on jack stands and check for play. That seems like excessive slack even for a truck. Turning the wheel that much on my car would be enough to cross a couple lanes pretty quickly.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/14/2014 at 12:16

I have a feeling my tie rods are going. I'll fix it...... eventually

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 12:23

It's usually a pretty easy job once you get around to it.

PushToStart > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 13:29

Driving 100 miles isn't exactly "experienced" territory, but I digress. Unsafe driving is unsafe driving whether you've driven 1 mile or 1 million miles. Driving while holding a camera is dangerous, but driving with a camera while jerking the wheel back and forth when it's wet outside is really dangerous. And Oppo doesn't want to see you driving dangerously, lol

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > PushToStart
12/14/2014 at 14:44

I was in a residential neighborhood going the speed limit for a few feet. There are worse things. I wouldn't do a 0-60 time that way. That would be insane. Trust me I was careful

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 14:45

Have you checked your tire pressures? Low pressure in one or both front tires can make the steering feel crap. The front end alignment could be out and give a shitty steering feel as well. These are the first things I'd check. Good luck.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > PushToStart
12/14/2014 at 14:49

I was also riding the clutch, hovering the brake. I could have stopped at a seconds notice if I had to

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
12/14/2014 at 14:53

Ya I know it's pretty easy, but knowing me I'm gonna put it off till the last minute. My oil temp gauge is out, I know I need to replace the fuse. Trust me it's gonna be a few months before I actually do

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > fhrblig
12/14/2014 at 14:56

Would it be possible for us to meet up at some point? As a previous ranger owner, I bet you could provide some valuable insight for me. Plus I want your opinion on my truck

Übel > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 15:17

Oh well then you're basically the Stig, go right ahead.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Übel
12/14/2014 at 15:20

No need for snark. I just wanted to document my wonky steering in the safest (albeit still dangerous) way

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 18:43

The steering in my Jeep was never amazingly precise either, but it wasn't bad for an original 300,000 mile gear box. I would have replaced the gear box if I hadn't killed my motor this summer. The Jeep at its worst though was between breaking the sway bar end links and when I fixed them. Basically I was driving with no sway bar at that point, and had very little roll stiffness. 10° alternating steering inputs could get it to start rocking side-to-side down the highway without actually deviating from a straight line despite it feeling like I was about to start picking up the wheels.

fhrblig > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 19:28

Sure, though it probably won't be soon. My sister is flying in next week and I won't have much free time for a couple weeks.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > fhrblig
12/14/2014 at 19:30

Well let me know, my last final is wednesday ending at 4:30pm. I'm free thursday and on for 2 weeks. Message me on Facebook, we'll figure something out.

quarterlifecrisis > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/14/2014 at 23:19

Weren't there plenty of comments in Opposite Talk about riding the clutch? Don't do that.

mattc993 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
12/18/2014 at 04:36

Tie rod ends/bushings would probably clean it up a bit.

It's going to be a bit like that in general though. It's a 21 year old Ford Ranger...

I've been in plenty of trucks that needed lots of steering management to keep them in a reasonably straight line.