I have a 1968 camaro and it wanders very bad when I drive it. I try to go in a straight line but the car wanders back and for and I continually have to compensate for it. What parts could need to be replaced on the steering components. What else could be causing this. Thanks

a quick Q;;; are you running Bias plis
if not check your pitman and idler arm....just a thought


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gotta hate that bump-steer too. Every time you hit a little change in road surface, the tires turn just a little bit. Do a shake down on the Tie rods while you are at it, make sure they don't give any.

I don't know how many miles are on your car but I suggest that you check out the ragjoint in the steering column. When they wear, they allow alot of slop in the steering.

The other hard components as mentioned should be checked out too!! IMHO. pdq67

I will try all of those things suggested. It wanders all the time, not only from bump steer hitting a bump in the road. I do not have bias plys either. I believe it has about 200,000 miles on the car. Any other sugestions?

Check the:
Upper and lower bushings
Upper and lower ball joints
tie rod ends, inner and outer
idler arm and pitman arm
steering box lash adjustment
rag joint
wheel bearings
shocks
tires

If you don't know how to check these things, go to a front end shop and get an estimate on what it needs.
The ball joints can't be checked with weight on them.
You can also have a friend turn the wheel back and forth about a half turn each way while you look at the steering linkage for play, look at the idler arm moving up and down too.
Wear on the right hand tire only could be tie rod related.
David

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Don't forget your blinker fluid too...seriously though replace just about all that Dave said.

Touring72, welcome to the BB. Catchy.....I like that......KZ

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Dave's got the full list above, but I have read that the lower ball joints and outer tie rods wear out first and can cause that "floaty" feel.

Obviously, it they are that far gone, you should rebuild the entire front suspension.

Sounds like an alignment is in order. If the toe-in is out of whack, the car will steer like it has a mind of it's own.

Mark

I would first, find a knowledgable front end shop in your area, preferably a front-end only shop, and take your car in for an inspection. Usually this is free and takes a short amount of time. This will help pinpoint what you need and an idea of cost. If everything checks out, I would go straight to the tire store. The rubber gets old and hard, the tread wears unevenly and before you know it, your car is going for a "walk" as you go down the highway. Twice in the last five years I have had cars do this and changing tires made a remarkable difference. Tracked straight as an arrow!

1 more thing. Be sure you ask for a thrust alignment. 'Tis very impaortant the shop adjusts camber, caster and toe. But parts replacement, if necessary, must be done before the alignment, or else an alignment is a waste of time/money.

Jeff