steering

  1. wild.coast

    Total Chaos 'king kong' steering rebuilt

    Total Chaos is a California company, I have a hunch they've never seen snow nor road salt... their steering is burly, but road salt up in the PNW does seem to eat the bearings and bushings pretty quick... at least that what I think it is. Seems to only last a year or two. Just recently rebuilt...
  2. AlbatrossCafe

    Help Identifying Possible Suspension/steering Noises? (video)

    I bought my X at 54k. It had to be a street-only truck before me. I am now at 102k. 35's at ~75k. I do a lot of off-road. I know the steering rack is a weakpoint on these trucks... how do I know if it is starting to fail? I get a LOT of popping at slow speeds. Turning, backing out of my...
  3. wild.coast

    Replaced Power Steering Gear Box - Steering Wheel Not Straight??

    So just did more or less a full overhaul of my power steering - new plumbing, new gear box, full fluid flush. No more leaks! However, now my steering wheel is off-center when the truck is driving straight!? Not a lot, maybe 40-45deg, if that. At a loss of what I did wrong!?? The power steering...
  4. wild.coast

    Should I Put Grease To Cover My Steering Gear Box Shaft Seal?

    1st gen Xterras are known for getting a power steering leak from the sector shaft seal (the shaft to which the pitman arm attaches) I'm wondering if it makes sense to lather on some thick waterproof grease on the outside as a preventative measure to protect the seal? This is the area I'm...
  5. wild.coast

    1st Gen - Wanted Idler Arm

    Looking for original Nissan idler arm assembly. I actually only need the bracket/pin (the part that mounts to the frame, arm itself slides onto this pin). The new part that Nissan sells (D8530-VK90A) is crap (the pin is way thinner!). I have aftermarket Total Chaos steering that requires the...
  6. Rhaas

    1st Gen - For Sale Calmini Idler Arm Brace

    I have for sale a 1st Gen Calmini Idler Arm Brace! This IAB is in excellent condition. Great for added strength and rigidity to the steerings weakest point, the Idler Arm. Asking $25 plus shipping. And Unlike Calmini's famous 4-6 month wait time, this will be shipped ON or the next business day!
  7. Rhaas

    1st Gen - For Sale Calmini Upper Control Arms For Sale!

    I Have a pair of First Gen Calmini UCAs for sale! They are in Excellent Condition! Comes with Polyurethane Bushings and sleeve also in excellent condition! They do not come with Ball Joints, but these can be purchased from RockAuto for only 20 bucks a piece for the good Moog brand. These UCA...
  8. Rhaas

    Steering pump or Box goin?

    Ok so lately my steering on my Xterra has been sketchy. When I turn the steering wheel while moving with no gas being applied, I can feel in the steering wheel that it like creaks and and shudders like the power steering is going out (no noise, just feel). When I apply a little gas and get the...
  9. K

    Building a beefed up steering system, anyone have part numbers for CL bushings?

    I'm putting together a beefed up steering system similar to the one Frogstar did. He made his own bushings but although I can do most of the work, I don't have the tools to make my own bushings. Has anyone else pressed out the built in ball joints from their centre link and put some off the...
  10. Cruecible

    Outer Tie Rod End Question

    I couldn't find an exact answer to what I was seeking so I figured I'd post the question (I apologize if it's already answered and I didn't search hard enough). With assistance, I'm finally upgrading my steering this week. I'm installing: Grassroots center link and AC HD tie rod adjusters...
  11. chuckamazuk

    How to know if the steering box needs replaced?

    I've had the classic steering box leak for years and until now have had no problems. It all started after a wheeling trip that got my engine bay extremely muddy. My power steering belt would squeal if I had to turn my wheels while standing still or at very low speeds. The squeal rarely happens...
  12. Cameron23

    Weird noise when turning wheel

    Weird noise when turning wheel (with video) sounds almost like when you crinkle an aluminum can. http://s1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb465/Cameron_Scholz/?action=view&current=video-2012-05-17-08-57-03.mp4 Best heard when the recorder is outside the car, you can hear it in the car but some...
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