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Steering tightness after suspension upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Metalfree, Apr 6, 2016.

  1. Apr 6, 2016 at 3:08 PM
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    Metalfree

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    Installed an icon suspension upgrade with upper control arm. Destroying seems to be very tight. Feels like the rubber is stuck to the pavement, which I guess is a good thing but it's hard to steer.feels like I have no power steering. Did I damage something when installing?
     
  2. Apr 6, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    CD20H

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    Lift the wheels off the ground and the check the steering. You should be able to move the wheels by hand by grabbing them and push and pulling. If you can't you have something binding.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2016 at 6:52 PM
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    Metalfree

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    Will give it a try.
     
  4. Apr 6, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    Power steering fluid?
     
  5. Apr 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Metalfree

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    I'll check it but it was fine before I put on the new suspension. It was really bad before my alignment. Checked the readout and it is perfect.
     
  6. Apr 6, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Can someone direct me on how to get my pictures up?
     
  7. Apr 6, 2016 at 8:17 PM
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    You mean like this ??...

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