Speedtech body mount bushings wow

[nicks67camaro]

I just replaced my body moung bushing with a set from speed tech. They work great the car feels completely different! Thats my question / potenial problem the car's steering feels complete different. Before the car very easy to turn almost to easy the steering didn't give you a lot of feel. It work fine before I upgraded the bushings. I am running a hydro boost and it is getting the pressure it needs to operate, so can't be the pump. Could the change in body mounts create that much of a different feel in the steering? Any ideals?

Thanks Nick

[MrQuick]

If the bushings where lower than the stock ones, it might create bind in the rag joint or coupler.

[vanzuuk1]

Check the rag joint soon, mine actually started coming apart when I used the half inch bushings and did not loosen and retighten all the steering hardware.I replaced the rag joint, loosened and retorqued everything and it was fine, no more bind.

[nicks67camaro]

I'll take a look at the rag joint. the bushings I purchased are stock not the drop ones that some companies offer. At a stand still the power steering feels the same. I know the toe was off a little it tracked right . the only other thing I did was a minor toe adjustment after I finished the subframe bushings. Don't get me wrong I drove the car last night it never felt better more responsive, more stable highway speeds, Better feel in the steering, more rigid feel.

[vanzuuk1]

Better on the brakes over bumps, I bet.

[nicks67camaro]

Better on the brakes over bumps, I bet.

Funny you say that....There is a bump on my street that no matter what way I go over it the car shoulds like it was hit with a sledgehammer. I went over it the other night it was almost not even there. I still have to loosen the steering componets to correct the binding going on but all in all well worth the time and cost. I like to get a cage in the car over next couple months. That should make the car as rigid as I'll need.

Thanks
Nick

[David Pozzi]

Line up the steering box to column, then loosen the idler arm to the frame to let it find it's match to the box.

[nicks67camaro]

Line up the steering box to column, then loosen the idler arm to the frame to let it find it's match to the box.

Thanks for the help on this! Can't wait to get it all dialed in.

[TnBlkC230WZ]

Line up the steering box to column, then loosen the idler arm to the frame to let it find it's match to the box.

What do you mean by "let it find it's match to the box." I'm installing a new frame, bushings, box, rag joint, and other components. Can't I simply bolt it back together in stock locations? about the only thing I'm not replacing is the idler, pitman arm and tie rods ends, but new tie rod sleaves. By the way, your web site is very helpful.

[Bones43x]

I'm pretty sure he means you need to loosen the idler arm so it settles where it needs to be, then retighten.