Hi,
I would like to reduce the amount of steering play in my 86 560SL (133K). I'd estimate it to be about 1 inch, and I realize that it's probably within the tolerance range of the manufacturing specs, but it's still making me feel somewhat insecure on the highway.
Knowing that I'm thinking about rebuilding the steering box, my mechanic is advising me that it may not have a lasting effect. He's suggesting that the car is so heavy for its little steering box that the same amount of steering play will quickly return. And I understand that it's never going to feel as tight as a rack-and-pinion system.
I'd really appreciate hearing from any 560 owner who has put in a rebuilt steering box. How much improvement in steering responsiveness did you get, and how long did it last?
Thanks--j.
I would like to reduce the amount of steering play in my 86 560SL (133K). I'd estimate it to be about 1 inch, and I realize that it's probably within the tolerance range of the manufacturing specs, but it's still making me feel somewhat insecure on the highway.
Knowing that I'm thinking about rebuilding the steering box, my mechanic is advising me that it may not have a lasting effect. He's suggesting that the car is so heavy for its little steering box that the same amount of steering play will quickly return. And I understand that it's never going to feel as tight as a rack-and-pinion system.
I'd really appreciate hearing from any 560 owner who has put in a rebuilt steering box. How much improvement in steering responsiveness did you get, and how long did it last?
Thanks--j.