I got a few questions about my EF.. Every time i make sharp turns and i hit bumps my steering wheel just goes crazy shaky!
Ive told a couple of my friends that are builders and they say it might be my rack&opinion (however you call it) but i honestly don't know.
I know my shocks are out bc i bounce all over the place.
If anyone has an idea please do tell, i am thinking of doing a whole suspension makeover for my car before i do an engine swap.
I really don't know much about suspension that much but i want a stiff and slammed ride, i plan on doing some tugging in the future.
Any help will be appreciated, Thanks!

 

One thing that is overlooked a lot are the wheel bearings. A quick way to test is to jack up the car, and grab the top/bottom of the tire, wiggle, and if you have play, you're wheel bearing is shot.

That will cause all sorts of vibration, that, and alignment issues.

 

Ahhh so if i wiggle and it wiggles with me (lol) its the bearings are no good?
Thnx for suggestion

I recently did my alignment too, hmm i ponder..

 

Usually you can hear a wheel bearing. Probably just a bunch of old crusty busted bushings.

 

Yea there shouldn't be any wiggle room when the tire is up off the ground. I'm not too familiar with the rack and pinion, i've never had to replace one or work on one.

 

If this helps.. My car does not make those nasty crank noises when i turn, one of my friends EK hatchy does that.

 

@ThatRicerDaniel - I wouldn't doubt that either, I am literally the 2nd owner and the original did not change anything at all from what i can see.

@4g4dcruisin - Ahh ok, i will test it out and see what results i get.

 

If you are talking about the click noise that would be the axle boot.

 

Yeah i guess its a click but it sounds horrible on my friends car i literally feel like the car is just going to slam to the ground haha

But yeah, no such noises on my car just very bad under steering and play in my steering wheel when i turn and hit bumpy roads..

 

Power steering or not?

It probably is your steering rack if you're having excess motion in the wheel.

 

No power steering.. Hmm i will look into the steering rack as well.