Exmod 109 steering

[siii8873]

I'm new to 109 exmods. The steering on my truck is stiff and jumpy, very much more than the civy 88's I have/had.
I did some investigating and the first ball joint I pulled apart does not feel smooth at all. I ordered new joints. Anything else that might be contributing to this, such as alignment maybe.

[albersj51]

swivel pins?

[siii8873]

I pulled the left hand ball joint from SPH. That SPH feels great, no play and about the correct drag. Ball joint was gresless and rough
thanks

[jac04]

You can also check to make sure that the steering box is not adjusted too tightly, and make sure the steering relay isn't binding. Check to make sure that both are lubricated.

[siii8873]

did top off all fluids first thing (SPH's, relay and box) Will need to check for binding / adjustments as I disconnect things for installing ball joints.
Plan to check all components as I work my way from box to SPH's. Going to wait for the ball joints before I go further.