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Old 10-27-2012, 10:45 PM
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Default 91 civic dx Steering wheel Feels so Loose

So my 91 dx civic hb doesnt have PS.thats how its been ever sense i bought it .. I changed the tie rods (inner and outer) got alignment and now at high speeds the car feels wobbly when jumping over bumps (bridges or uneven roads) or going at 55mph+ but feels stiff at straight roads and at less 45mph.......is it becuz it got alignment now or steering rack bad or something
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Default Re: 91 civic dx Steering wheel Feels so Loose

Did you have the steering rack bushing replaced? (common for our 20+ yr old cars) Search the FAQ,it's in there!
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...at high speeds the car feels wobbly when jumping over bumps (bridges or uneven roads) or going at 55mph+
This^ may indicate the need for new shocks.

but feels stiff at straight roads and at less 45mph
Stiff good or stiff bad?
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The bushing no i didnt changed them. now that u mentioned ill do that then
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And yes Shocks are a big one that i have been thinking about.... Should i go Tokico or Kyb or Skunk2 ones???
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From personal exp, I like tokico more. But it's all about preference.
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