Hi all,
I have been researching steering and handling mods for my car since it feels loose or "sloppy" compared to the other cars I drive. I am well aware that it is a heavy car with a solid rear axle and that has a lot to do with it. I am not looking to change the shocks/struts and springs at this time and DO NOT want to lower it. I am not looking to win any handling contests as the car is a cruiser/DD.
I basically just want a more responsive feel when I turn the wheel. I am planning on putting the car back on the road from its winter hiatus in about 2 weeks and getting it all balanced and aligned for starters.
The questions I have are
1- will changing the steering rack bushings to aluminum rather than the stock rubber have an effect like what I am shooting for on an otherwise stock car?
2- will there be a noticeable change that I would be able to feel with subframe connectors and/or aftermarket sway bars with stock everything else?
As I said, changing suspension components right now is not an option and it's really not so much the handling as the loose feel that is bothering me.
Thanks
I have been researching steering and handling mods for my car since it feels loose or "sloppy" compared to the other cars I drive. I am well aware that it is a heavy car with a solid rear axle and that has a lot to do with it. I am not looking to change the shocks/struts and springs at this time and DO NOT want to lower it. I am not looking to win any handling contests as the car is a cruiser/DD.
I basically just want a more responsive feel when I turn the wheel. I am planning on putting the car back on the road from its winter hiatus in about 2 weeks and getting it all balanced and aligned for starters.
The questions I have are
1- will changing the steering rack bushings to aluminum rather than the stock rubber have an effect like what I am shooting for on an otherwise stock car?
2- will there be a noticeable change that I would be able to feel with subframe connectors and/or aftermarket sway bars with stock everything else?
As I said, changing suspension components right now is not an option and it's really not so much the handling as the loose feel that is bothering me.
Thanks