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Hitch in my steering
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944Hybrids: 924/944/968 and 928 V8 Conversions :: Technical Stuff (other than motors) :: Suspension Mods
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Hitch in my steering
Set up is new ZF rebuilt rack, Turn 1 pump, hydro boost, Borgsen universal steering joints and steering shaft from xschop.
The issue is that my steering has a hitch or catch when I turn the wheel a few degrees off center. It's a small amount of resistance almost like something is binding slightly. I've checked then universal joints and they are fine, there does not seem to be anything that is out of the ordinary in the steering system that I can see. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Where should I be looking? Thanks.
The issue is that my steering has a hitch or catch when I turn the wheel a few degrees off center. It's a small amount of resistance almost like something is binding slightly. I've checked then universal joints and they are fine, there does not seem to be anything that is out of the ordinary in the steering system that I can see. Has anyone else experienced something like this? Where should I be looking? Thanks.
rooster- Posts : 90
Join date : 2011-11-09
Hitch
If you have used the Borgesen joints specified by xschop you have to reprofile the inner sections to avoid binding or catching as the joints rotate. I had to grind quite a lot away to get the clearance.
fliermike45- Posts : 778
Join date : 2009-09-19
Re: Hitch in my steering
Mike, thanks for the reply. In your experience did both u-joints require grinding? It looks like the lower joint has the more extreme angle and is the culprit but want to be sure. Damn, I get pull the steering shaft out again......
rooster- Posts : 90
Join date : 2011-11-09
U Joint
Yes, I ground both joints. I'm surprised Rob didn't tell you that.
fliermike45- Posts : 778
Join date : 2009-09-19
Re: Hitch in my steering
Thanks again. Yeah me too, oh well it's certainly not the first part of this swap that I've had to do twice.
rooster- Posts : 90
Join date : 2011-11-09
Re: Hitch in my steering
Thanks for the tip, saved me from having to do it twice also .
Techno Duck- Posts : 447
Join date : 2010-12-01
Location : San Diego, CA
Steering
I forgot to add that my cross member is lowered 3/4".
fliermike45- Posts : 778
Join date : 2009-09-19
Re: Hitch in my steering
Just wanted to post a quick update, I fixed this a while back but forgot to close the loop. I ground down both joints in the areas where they bind to give them a little more movement and then reassembled the steering. I'm happy to report the steering is much easier and there is no more 'hitch'. Slowly but surely I'm working all the bugs out of my swap. Now I wish track season weren't so far away...... Maybe I should move to a warmer climate.
rooster- Posts : 90
Join date : 2011-11-09
944Hybrids: 924/944/968 and 928 V8 Conversions :: Technical Stuff (other than motors) :: Suspension Mods
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