Tight steering / hard to turn

Bwebb1986 · 09-21-2022, 07:36 PM

I have added a 6” lift and 23” tires to my G29. Now my steering is extremely tight. It like driving a car with no power steering. I can’t find a way to make it turn smoother.

Thanks, BW

Volt_Ampere · 09-21-2022, 07:49 PM

Check your toe carefully and make sure that there is no binding in the steering.

rstacy · 09-22-2022, 05:28 AM

Which lift kit? I suspect that you have a problem with binding in the knuckle or steering linkage area. Did you forget a spacer? Jack up the front end. Is it still difficult to turn?
You can remove each tie rod end and turn each wheel manually. Is it stiff? Try the steering wheel. Is it stiff with the tie rod ends disconnected?

Assuming that you don't have a binding issue, (I think you do) toe might be the problem but it would have to be pretty significant to make the steering that tight.

VA is correct in that the Toe adjustment has an impact on the steering. Toe out makes the car feel tighter and track better. Toe in will make the car feel light on the steering wheel. With a lift kit and big tires the car will feel like it is wandering.

09-21-2022, 07:36 PM	#1
Bwebb1986 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 10	Tight steering / hard to turn I have added a 6” lift and 23” tires to my G29. Now my steering is extremely tight. It like driving a car with no power steering. I can’t find a way to make it turn smoother. Thanks, BW
Bwebb1986 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2022 Posts: 10

09-21-2022, 07:49 PM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,170	Re: Tight steering / hard to turn Check your toe carefully and make sure that there is no binding in the steering.

09-22-2022, 05:28 AM	#3
rstacy Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Western NY Posts: 641	Re: Tight steering / hard to turn Which lift kit? I suspect that you have a problem with binding in the knuckle or steering linkage area. Did you forget a spacer? Jack up the front end. Is it still difficult to turn? You can remove each tie rod end and turn each wheel manually. Is it stiff? Try the steering wheel. Is it stiff with the tie rod ends disconnected? Assuming that you don't have a binding issue, (I think you do) toe might be the problem but it would have to be pretty significant to make the steering that tight. VA is correct in that the Toe adjustment has an impact on the steering. Toe out makes the car feel tighter and track better. Toe in will make the car feel light on the steering wheel. With a lift kit and big tires the car will feel like it is wandering.

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