Steering help

[kelly]

I have a 71-240 Datsun Z, when i'm driving it, it seems to be a little squirrley. I have all polyurethane bushings in the front end. I have done an alignment, I have also put on new tires, and the struts are okay. What do you suggest I do to solve this problem, thanks, Joe...

[SteveJ]

Can you post more details? What speeds does the problem show up? Can you be more descriptive than "squirrley"? Does the car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel shake?

[tlorber]

Your avatar looks like low profile tires, but what are you running? When I had 70's on my wheels, the car was not real responsive and had a bit of roll to it.

[70 Cam Guy]

Just to confirm, you've done the steering rack bushings? Those pretty much cured my wandering and re-centering problem.

We need more to help though, what speeds do you feel this? Is it mid-turn or anything? Does the steering wheel shimmy or is the car pulling? Are you feeling bump steer or does it feel unsettled/dart-ey?

Can you post your alignment numbers from the printout?

[kelly]

I have a 71-240 Datsun Z, when i'm driving it, it seems to be a little squirrley. I have all polyurethane bushings in the front end. I have done an alignment, I have also put on new tires, and the struts are okay. What do you suggest I do to solve this problem, thanks, Joe...

My tires are 205 60 15 and the faster I go the car seems to get looser from the back.I changed the rack bushings also.Thanks

[Gary in NJ]

It could be one of many things. I'd get the car on a lift and do a good inspection on the entire suspension.

[d240zx2]

How recent are the struts? Worn rears can provide a bit of instability....

[jmortensen]

Ball joints/tie rods in good condition? Alignment settings?

[kelly]

I'm not sure how old the struts are,but I guess I know what I am going to do this weekend.Thanks for all the help.Joe

[kelly]

Ball joints and tie rods are all good.The alignment is right on.Thanks

[jmortensen]

What is the toe setting?

[70 Cam Guy]

What is the toe setting?

My thoughts exactly. What are the front and rear toe measurements?