Loose Steering

[trenchdog73]

the steering on my 73 nova has become a little loose, I wanted to know if anyone could walk me through checking out the steering box and adjustment if needed, and with where to go after that if that isnt the problem.

[techinspector1]

You may find that the tie rods are more of the culprit than the steering box. Replace them first, then re-evaluate the steering response.

If I buy a car that I plan to keep for some time, I'll put it up on stands and strip it to the frame, replacing control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rods and ends, idler, pitman and steering box. It is such a pleasure to drive a car with a whole new front end under it, just like the day it was delivered from the factory.

[trenchdog73]

Koo ill check it out, but do you guys know if anyone sell front end kits with the tire rod ends, sleeve, center piece and idler arm?

[pelligrini]

Year One might, I'm sure they carry a ball-joint & bushings package. I don't know how their prices would compare to your local parts store.