Supra Steering Issue "revisited"

(laraujo) · (laraujo) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-12-2007, 3:45 PM

I posted earlier on this subject regarding how I noticed steering on my Supra launch was more difficult under load than what I notice when driving my Bro in laws boat. I spoke with the dealer today who indicated that while on trailer it felt normal to him. Problem I have is when under rudder load it is tight. Anyone ever have this happen! what did you do?

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 06-12-2007, 3:52 PM

Sounds like a cable to me but it could also be the rudder or the helm

(laraujo) · (laraujo) **Join Date: Apr 2007** 06-12-2007, 4:04 PM

The Dealer thinks the cable may not be the problem but he also indicates it may be the rudder needs to be greased. Have you or anyone ever had a tight steering issue clear up from just having the rudder greased?

(95sn) · (95sn) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 06-12-2007, 4:43 PM

If the rudder port has a zerk fitting then grease it, it can only help.

(movinfr8) · (movinfr8) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 06-12-2007, 6:15 PM

This past weekend we noticed that when a rider would fall we would come to a stop but when we turned right to come back around the wheel seemed stuck but would break free but not turn freely, almost like a car with no power steeering.

I plan on greasing before the weekend to see if this helps.

Any other suggestions would be great.

Oh and its a '04 22ssv GG.

(fhu667) · (fhu667) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 06-12-2007, 8:16 PM

I had the same issue. I took it to the dealer, and they said it felt normal. It actually only felt really tight when I was up on plane. I greased the exposed end of the cable just before it attaches to the rudder. That was about a month ago, and I think it's now beginning to feel like it should. It seems like each time I go out it's easier to turn.