My '91 Westy steers and handles very firmly, positively, and "like a (heavy)
sports car with a mattress on the roof". Used to pull left and steer "funny"
until I replaced the right outer tie rod.
Bob Stevens

With good front end components and proper tires, your Vanagon should handle
like a sports car.  Perhaps a sports car with a mattress on its roof, but a
sports car, nonetheless.

Karl Wolz

they failed the inspection due to a loose inner tie rod.  The boot was
ripped (I didn't notice it before yet never really looked either).  I
noticed the outer tie rod boot cracked and dry rotted.  The technican showed
me the play as he grabbed the wheel at 9 and 3 o'clock revealing play in the
steering.  While driving on the open highway the steering does appear to be
a little loose, however I think this is a common symptom with vanagons
anyway.  I hope to repair this soon.

tim

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