Steering, have I got a problem?

[Evilgoat]

I know Discos suffer from bump steer and I'm getting used to it, but it seems worse than I fele it should be. On its own I'm not too worred I just need to be ready for it.

But in the heavy rain I've also noticed that any puddle more than 1" deep threatents to smal me into the bush/bank or oncomming trafficif I'm doing more than about 15mph. now this I'm sure cant be right and is downright dangerous. Tire treads are ok and the Suzuki is nothing like this, it pulls but not to the point of almost loosing control like the Disco does.

Do I need to be looking at some serious steering system issues?

[TDi90]

just a thought, are you stepping on the brakes at all?
Rob

[Pete]

Could it be that there is too much play in the steering box? that would certainly cause what you describe.
 Badly worn radius arm bushes can have the same effect.
 If you can, get the car supported on stands, with no weight on the axle, get someone to move the steering while you check underneath.
 Some faults are a lot easier to spot with the axle hanging from the suspension.
 While it's lifted, give the wheel bearings a good dose of looking at.
 Pete.

[Evilgoat]

Could it be that there is too much play in the steering box? that would certainly cause what you describe.
 Badly worn radius arm bushes can have the same effect.
 If you can, get the car supported on stands, with no weight on the axle, get someone to move the steering while you check underneath.
 Some faults are a lot easier to spot with the axle hanging from the suspension.
 While it's lifted, give the wheel bearings a good dose of looking at.
 Pete.

I can do that fairly easilly and I was thinking along those lines. It dopes feel like there may be too much play somewhere. I was just hoping not to have to touch the driveline and steering on this for a while :(

[freeagent]

Tracking?

From my experience, the tracking on disco's is vital, mine dived all over the road when i first bought it, and whenever it hit a puddle it tried to change lanes....

[Evilgoat]

Tracking?

From my experience, the tracking on disco's is vital, mine dived all over the road when i first bought it, and whenever it hit a puddle it tried to change lanes....

Hmm, might get Bunnie to take her into DTS tomorrow.

[burgerman]

mine seems to do all the above, But could i suggest checking the pre load on the swivel bearings ? and for play of course, also take off the steering damper and check the operation of it, i have a "good" one here if ya want it ? i took it off mine about two years ago and not  got any use for it now,   Get in touch if ya need a mechanical hand,

   Anyhow you wont be going fast enough on the plain to worry about that stuff :lol:

[Disco Matt]

Check your steering box is properly centred too - mine went to ATS to have a track rod end replaced and came back with truly appalling steering that was only cured by a trip to the local franchised dealer to re-centre the box.

Mind you, I think she needs a new one now judging by the fluid dribbles! I suppose 110k over 11 years isn't a bad lifespan for a part...

[Niel]

tracking, bushes, tyre pressures all effect it, still on the Rikens? They are quite  'squirmy' compared with some, running the MST's I noticed quite a difference!

[lee celtic]

Mine does some of the above

just makes it more interesting :lol:

[lurch_917]

mine was terible  going anyway it wanted but not whrer i wanted it changed out a shoot stearing damper and now runs true