I know the car is getting up in age and all, but I am looking to see what parts I need to replace for the sloppy steering I feel while driving. Car has 102,xxx on her and just feels loose on the road. Any idea of what parts I need to look into upgrading. thanks
96 cobra handleing
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shocks/struts, upper and lower control arms, subframe connectors, lowering springs
all depends on what you are going to spend
all depends on what you are going to spend
If you are replacing front end parts use 03/4 parts for better handling.
Steering rack bushings. I have solid offset ones. But if you like less NVH go with urethane
Steering shaft bushing
I installed 03-04 Cobra front A-Arms, and energy suspension rack bushings. The difference in how tight the front end felt was amazing.
It seems like I have read it before but remind me what is the advantage of the 03/04 a arms? Do you think it was this or the energy suspension rack bushings that firmed up the handling more?
Personally my 98 feels tight and I don't see alot of room for improvement but that may just be because I haven't driven something tighter to compare it....
can you actually replace that? i think it's riveted in isn't it?
Save the money on the aftermarket upper and lowers, that's more for straight line racing. Keep it stock and when the times comes, bite the bullet and get a panhard bar or watts link setup with a torque arm.
The solid aluminum bushings do not increase NVH at all. The offset ones are for specific applications, based on the K-member. If it's a stock K, the center punch bushings will do. The urethane is a waste IMHO. The solids will vastly improve steering feel. Best $40 you can spend on this car.
A solid steering shaft will remove the stock rag joint setup. This is a great mod and improves steering feel significantly. But like the steering rack bushings, it's a confidence booster, not a performance enhancing mod.
The '03/'04 control arms have improved geometry and very stiff rubber bushings. This is a direct swap, and a great mod.
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For better steering response, I'd go with:
Correct, shorter end links for your lowering springs
MM SOLID steering rack bushings (nothing "offset")
Termi Steering shaft
Termi front control arms
Those 4 pieces will make a dramatic change in the slop in your steering
Correct, shorter end links for your lowering springs
MM SOLID steering rack bushings (nothing "offset")
Termi Steering shaft
Termi front control arms
Those 4 pieces will make a dramatic change in the slop in your steering
You may also want to inspect the condition of your outer and inner tie rod's on your steering column. I can tell you for a fact that if you have even the smallest amount of play (aside from OEM tolerances) in either of those you WILL have sloppy steering/performance.
nice, guess I have some money to save up.
It's about $500 total for parts, and a saturday's work. You'll notice a dramatic improvement for sure.
For now just buy the sterring rack bush's and the end links. you'll notice a nice improvement for about $60 in parts.
For now just buy the sterring rack bush's and the end links. you'll notice a nice improvement for about $60 in parts.
You know, now that you mention it, I think you're right.
Could always go to a solid steering shaft, I suppose...
I use the Solid Steering Shaft myself, although it seems to have better response, on a rough road I feel the lumps and bumps much more..
I forgot to mention I have the endlinks already on the car. Guess I need to get the steering rack bushings and I have been wanting to get some 03 04 cobra arms. I found some used ones with ball joints for like 75 bucks shipped. Not sure how many miles on them but gotta be better than my stockers.
Even when bought brand new, the termi arms come with new bj's.
$75 is a hell of a deal. Snatch 'em up.
The rack bush's are $40 through MM
Add those 2 pieces and you'll notice an improvement for sure!
$75 is a hell of a deal. Snatch 'em up.
The rack bush's are $40 through MM
Add those 2 pieces and you'll notice an improvement for sure!
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