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Thundacat
03-27-2008, 09:55 PM
While driving my car at slower speeds, and turning there is a ticking noise coming from the front end. It sounds like it could be the rack but not really to sure! What are some symtoms of a bad rack and can you tell if its bad by and inspetion? it doesnt really effect the driving of the car but its kinda annoying and i dont want to be driving down the road one day and loose my steering!? Any thoughts
novajoe
03-28-2008, 06:17 AM
Do you have any play in your steering?

Can you make the noise while sitting still?
socalmach
03-28-2008, 08:30 AM
If there's no play I'd say it's probably the bushing going. I know it's not a Ford but I have the exact same problem.
novajoe
03-28-2008, 10:22 AM
Could also be a bad inner tie rod
Jazz
03-28-2008, 10:43 AM
I just got a rebuilt rack from Advance Auto, about $180.00 and it includes the tie rods, pretty easy to install too...
The_rabbit1
03-28-2008, 11:03 AM
sounds like a ball joint if it's at slow speeds, or a tie rod. gotta lift the wheels and check for play.
Thundacat
03-28-2008, 01:55 PM
there isnt really any play in the steering or anything and the reason i cant hear it at high speeds is because the exhaust i have is too loud to here it and im not able to turn the wheels far enough! Im putting it on the lift tomorrow so i will check the ball joints, tie rod and rack for play an wear! also anyone have a bolt layin around that goes from the tranny (T56) to bell housing?
grn95t/a
03-28-2008, 02:50 PM
check them front hub bearings to.
The_rabbit1
03-29-2008, 12:26 AM
you need to use a 4 point, a rack won't work to check steering.
Profit Of Doom
03-29-2008, 09:47 PM
so did you get the front end checked out today?
Thundacat
03-29-2008, 09:51 PM
yeah but i didnt notice anything loose so i think it might be the tie rod it shows some wear in the bushings but not much, also i was thinking it could be the steering column! but who knows its still there on the lift so i will rip some stuff apart tomorrow morning!
grn95t/a
03-29-2008, 09:52 PM
hub bearings feel good and tight? just asking cause mine made a click when they were wornout.
Profit Of Doom
03-29-2008, 09:56 PM
if you tear it down put it back together and the click is still there... I will be glad to help you look
Thundacat
03-29-2008, 09:59 PM
i forgot to look at the hub bearings i will definatually be sure to check that out tomorrow! hey is everyone still planning on going to smoke panthers place to help him out tomorrow?
grn95t/a
03-29-2008, 10:01 PM
sorry can't make smokes
socalmach
03-29-2008, 10:43 PM
Still planning on it as of now. If you need some help tomorrow let me know. I'm mid distance between the both of you.
Thundacat
03-29-2008, 11:14 PM
Still planning on it as of now. If you need some help tomorrow let me know. I'm mid distance between the both of you.

yeah deff. man i appreciate it man! well if i get finished soon enough, if you wanna leave me your number in a PM then i could drive up there and give your guys a hand if your not done!?