front end slop

[vrinner]

Part number...

I emailed Flamming River for the part number for an 86 SVO and this is what I got...

"We recommend a replacement steering shaft - part number FR1504P for power steering which eliminates the rag joint. The cost is $185.00 plus shipping and it will far outlast the original set up.
Regards,
Flaming River Ind."

Hope this helps!

[140cilx]

Glad you got it fixed...now fix it again [/B][/QUOTE]

-light will be on in the garage again tonite.

-ho hum

[SVOeric]

Maybe you will be lucky, and the lock thread wont have completly set yet

[140cilx]

-fixed it again.

Life is good now! 1 hour this time.

[SVOeric]

see, it wasn't nearly as bad the second time ... was it :p

[fast4cylNY]

Bud, I have a new rag joint in my SVO and I'm still not happy with the steering "feel". I was just wondering what around town drivability "nuances" I can expect with the Flaming River shaft. Is there any bump steer or harshness. I have the wallet out, but i'm waiting to pull the trigger. Thanks in advance for the response.

TommyT

[Ken Potter]

Check them inners!

Be sure to check your inner tie rod ends. It's kinda hard to tell when just driving. You could either have a wobble or just wandering feeling. Jack it up and try to move / shake the tire with your hands at the 3:00 and 9:00 positions. They're fairly easy to change. I won't go into that now...