Hello,
I need some help. I have installed a rack and column kit in my 1968 Mustang. After having the column too far into the engine compartment and using too much loc-tite that prevented me from seperating the parts without destroying the column and shaft, I wound up ordering a new column and shaft kit from you directly last week.
Now I have installed the new column almost flush with the firewall. Anymore in the cab and the set screws contact the floor mount during rotation. So The angle looked good. With the car off the ground I could see no contact (binding) in the shaft. I also sat in front of a wheel and was able to turn the wheel lock to lock without binding.
During test drives however, I feel obvious resistance every 1/4 - 1/2 turn of the wheel. It s hard to turn and the wheel does not return to center on it's own after cornering.
It feels fine on the road unless I am making a 90 degree turn. Then I am distracted with the effort needed to turn. And I can feel it get harder-easier-harder as I turn. I assume this is u joint binding? Or is it the rack?
What can I do now? At this point I have over $2000. into this steering system and I need to make it so I can turn corners quicker than i can turn the wheel now.
Help!
I need some help. I have installed a rack and column kit in my 1968 Mustang. After having the column too far into the engine compartment and using too much loc-tite that prevented me from seperating the parts without destroying the column and shaft, I wound up ordering a new column and shaft kit from you directly last week.
Now I have installed the new column almost flush with the firewall. Anymore in the cab and the set screws contact the floor mount during rotation. So The angle looked good. With the car off the ground I could see no contact (binding) in the shaft. I also sat in front of a wheel and was able to turn the wheel lock to lock without binding.
During test drives however, I feel obvious resistance every 1/4 - 1/2 turn of the wheel. It s hard to turn and the wheel does not return to center on it's own after cornering.
It feels fine on the road unless I am making a 90 degree turn. Then I am distracted with the effort needed to turn. And I can feel it get harder-easier-harder as I turn. I assume this is u joint binding? Or is it the rack?
What can I do now? At this point I have over $2000. into this steering system and I need to make it so I can turn corners quicker than i can turn the wheel now.
Help!