Rattling steering over bumpy roads tracks and fields?

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Rattling steering over bumpy roads tracks and fields?

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Hello

When I am driving on bumpy tracks etc the rattling coming up my steering column and underneath my feet is very loud like things are loose. I replaced the steering rack bushes for powerflex a while back which tightened up the steering but I hate this rattling. Could this be something to do with the rubber couplings in the steering system? Has anyone changed them and noticed a quietening in their steering system?

Thanks :-)
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Re: Rattling steering over bumpy roads tracks and fields?

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I had the same thing and it was my universal joint at fault
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Re: Rattling steering over bumpy roads tracks and fields?

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Thanks for that. Will have a look :-)
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