hi all bit worried about posting this as i use the search function all the time and ive seen you lot attack newbies for asking things but here goes, go easy on me please!!

i have an 88 90 dt, i just bought it recently but on its way home it was really wandering around on the motorway which i put down to the steering box until i hit a corner at speed, it was swerving all over the place, i have always had old crap cars so i know a bad steering box and the way it behaves, its not even got that much play in it but, i really had to keep it balanced as it felt like it would spin out at any moment, the rear felt very wobbly, im thinking if i just change all the bushes on the motor surely that should iliminate any issue right? or could there be more to it? i sold my car to buy this old beast so i cant really afford to not have it on the road and although im on a crazy small budget i dont really have the time to assess each bush etc, ive seen the full kits for £60 but is it a DIY job and how long would it take to do? or maybe im barking up the wrong tree?

any thoughts really appreciated
Dan

Check ball joints and swivel bearings too.

Get polybushings...they are a little more expensive but do a great job, keeps everything nice and tight, the wheels grip better and the driver feels the road better! Improves handling for small money!
Should just take a couple of hours to do the lot if your taking your time or chatting to a mate...

:welcome: noobie

did yu read this before posting? [smile] Wrong forum [/smile]

oops my bad sorry, that'll be that warning thread at the top of most pages that no one reads right?... guilty