Loose steering?!?!

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Old 09-23-2013, 07:48 PM
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Loose steering?!?!

Looked up a couple threads but nothing similiar to my situation. Really simple, and it may just be me, I have a 06 WDP lowered on BC's and yesterday I 'hellaflush' moded my skunk2 uca's and put them in. Now my steering feels really loose or lauck luster if you will, it also feels like my turning radius got bigger.

Has this happened to any of you guys after uca's? I am going to check the lower control arm bushings, steering fluid/pump, tie rods etc tomorrow. I really want to know if this is just normal and im freakign out because its different or if i shouldnt drive the car.

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Old 09-23-2013, 08:42 PM
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Check all that you said AND the ball joints. I have an 08 and I needed to redo the ball joints. The Acuras use cheap ball joints so aftermarket are much much better. After that you will need an alignment. Is your car low enough to need a camber kit?
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Originally Posted by beyond 1000
Check all that you said AND the ball joints. I have an 08 and I needed to redo the ball joints. The Acuras use cheap ball joints so aftermarket are much much better. After that you will need an alignment. Is your car low enough to need a camber kit?
I'll also check the ball joints, it worries me because I don't know why something would fail after a mod. Everything was fine before the install. But yes I am low enough for a camber kit, currently about 3in off the ground, need the modified camber arms to help with rubbing
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Any other stories/fixes/comments/concerns
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The power steering pump and fluid have nothing to do with turning radius so no need to check them in regards to this problem.
Old 10-11-2013, 08:54 PM
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get an alignment, changing any part of the suspension especially anything to do with camber and height adjustments throw off your toe. Loose steering usually is caused by toe out, meaning your wheels are pointing outwards toward the corners of the car and will make your turning circle bigger too.

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