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So first trip out in a long time I poly bushed the steering rack in lock down but the van still wanders it's a lot better than before, whats the next thing to replace to improve it ???
1.9td aaz 1988 LHD
ps 14" original wheel's.

Manny thanks Danny.

Haven't changed my bushes yet but heard it does improve things, few comments made in past few days.  Do you have same size tyres all round and have you checked the pressures.  Apologies for stating the obvious but.

Aerodynamics isn't really one of a T25's strong points. I hear that fitting a lower bumper spoiler can reduce that. Maybe check pressures and maybe guessing alignment? 

If you are driving a hightop you are basically driving a sail when it comes to crosswinds.

Excessive wandering can be down to rear wheel alignment.

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I’ve done (the royal we)
Steering rack, it had quite a lot of play
Power flex kit
Re-lined tracking (first thing to look at) and after work is done
new b8 shocks and springs -40mm (big big difference and fab ride) recommend highly
Tire pressures
Balanced wheels
These have made a really big difference in the drive (unless windy then all bets are off) all bits from brickwerks. Today I hope to fit a new (to me) original 5 pice front spoiler then I think that’s all I can dodo. That’s on a 85 Devon with a super Viking roof powered by the lovely agg 2l. I think I’ve spent more on my van in the last 3 years than my kids and wife put together. But mums the word


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Thanks for the reply,s I've already covered a lot of the above . It's not called a brick for nothing I've lived with it for nearly 10 years now . Cheers!!!

Dan Dan.
can you give an update on the front spoiler addition Some time in the future. It's something I don't have and would be interested in the results .
Cheers.

Sure thing. Don’t think it’s going to happen today as now been dragged out shopping can’t see it making to much difference with everything else I’ve already done but everything helps.


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Hi Guys
I wonder if PAS steering would help?
Mine doesn't suffer from wandering in crosswinds. I fitted electric PAS as soon as I bought Cybil, so unfortunately I can't compare. I have standard wheels, no slack in the steering mechanism and the springs and shocks were recently replaced.

Cheers! Pete

1990 2.1DJ Holdsworth Villa 3 Conversion.

Shocks gave the most improvement for my box in windy conditions. But yes, as above first. Tyre pressures, wheel balance check needs doing every 5 years as the tyres rotate on the wheels. Tracking.

So up date to front spoiler now it’s on
Seems to make a small difference nothing major but lots of little things have now made for a tight van. Not 100% sure I like the look either?


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Check out Vanguy.net for steering rack stiffeners I’ve fitted these and it’s made a big difference to the van especially in the wind .