Steering problem

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Import_player
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ok here we go, so iv all ready searched numorus times but havent had any luck. Seems like this doesnt happen too offten, lucky me. Well a few months ago i got into a little accident. I hydroplained into a curb at like 25 mph, no big deal but broke a tention rod and bent both the flca and crossmember. Iv sence replaced the broken parts, now for the problem.This only started to occur after the accident, when ever i make sharp right turns or on really bumpy roads my steering doesnt straighten out. It will only straighten when i hit the brake and then the wheel jerk back straight. Iv looked over my rack and all tie rods inner and outer. Theres no visual signs of damage. Iv also bleed the steering too, nothing seems to help. I want to replace with fresh rack and ties, im just wondering if anyone had similar problems like this. Thanks in advance and btw its a 93 coupe if that helps


ashibah83
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its probably not the rack, did you replace your subframe.....if not the flca may be moving backwards or forwards then when you hit your brakes it may be getting more resistance and shifting back into place

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+1

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240life
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your rack is poo,....that is all have a good night

Import_player
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ya my friends (240 owners as well) didnt think it was the rack either . Well i guess ill bite the bullet and order some tie rods and see if that helps and go from there, thanks guys for the help.

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horubeets
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Have you had an alignment done after you replaced the parts?


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