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batchman · 11-28-2016

For vague steering, if suspension components pass the shake test then check your rag joint. I found mine to be loose at one point, then I replaced it with the hockey puck style (from a z51 car) - that was a welcome change.

Cheers,
- Jeff

Billy Mild · 11-28-2016

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Originally Posted by batchman

For vague steering, if suspension components pass the shake test then check your rag joint. I found mine to be loose at one point, then I replaced it with the hockey puck style (from a z51 car) - that was a welcome change.

Cheers,
- Jeff

Is the rag joint in the engine bay on the steering shaft?

batchman · 11-30-2016

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Originally Posted by Billy Mild

Is the rag joint in the engine bay on the steering shaft?

Yessir. Down by the steering rack. It's probably housed in a finicky plastic shroud if memory serves.

Cheers,
- Jeff

Billy Mild · 12-01-2016

So it looks like I need a brace and a press to get some of these bushings out of the suspension components. My question is should I buy a press and do this portion myself OR take the components to CarQuest and have them press out and press in the bushings and balljoints?

Is the bushing replacement possible to be done within a weekend? Can it be done on really high jackstands vs. a lift?

11-28-2016	#11
batchman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I live at Devens, one run at a time Posts: 455	Re: Suspension refresh For vague steering, if suspension components pass the shake test then check your rag joint. I found mine to be loose at one point, then I replaced it with the hockey puck style (from a z51 car) - that was a welcome change. Cheers, - Jeff __________________ [I]91 ZR-1 #1840, autocrossing in SCCA BSP. FIC S/S's DRM chip/Watson/Borla/lid/LW batt&headlights, springs, shocks, pads & lines, quick rack & Turn One, camber brace, 32/22mm sways, A/C halfway deleted 17x11 & 12 CCW's, 315 & 335 Hoosier A6s [/I]

12-01-2016	#14
Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Re: Suspension refresh So it looks like I need a brace and a press to get some of these bushings out of the suspension components. My question is should I buy a press and do this portion myself OR take the components to CarQuest and have them press out and press in the bushings and balljoints? Is the bushing replacement possible to be done within a weekend? Can it be done on really high jackstands vs. a lift? __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration Last edited by Billy Mild; 12-01-2016 at 09:37 AM.