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Old 10-20-2008, 10:20 AM
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Question Is there anyway to make the steering lighter?
Hello all,
Steering the X is not all that easy right now.. If I change the fluid will that make it any lighter?
2001 with 116k
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correct tyre pressue is important
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go with SMALLER wheels,check tire pressure.
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X5 Doors are very heavy and kids and mrs have a lot of complaints whenever they try to open x5 door, anyway to make it lighter? LOL...
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The 4.8iS steering rack has more noticeably more power assist than the 3.0 & 4.4 racks, you could always swap one in if yours is starting to go bad.
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Hello all,
Steering the X is not all that easy right now.. If I change the fluid will that make it any lighter?
2001 with 116k
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Awww, Pete...I bet that sucks! But, you can't be doing yourself any good if it hurts to steer the X while you are recovering!

Smaller wheels may help.
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I agree with the others, the larger wheels look good, but for right now the non-sport package, smaller wheels with the tires overinflated just a tad will make things easier. I am not sure how much the new fluid will help, but you could try that as well. It couldn't hurt.

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Steering the X is not all that easy right now.. If I change the fluid will that make it any lighter?
2001 with 116k
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Has it always been this way, or is it something new?
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smaller wheels???

this is madness!! (from the movie 300)

anyway!

my 2002 x5 has the same issues, at times, like when im tired, i find the steering just tooo heavy!

try new tires? or the gym
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smaller wheels???

this is madness!! (from the movie 300)

anyway!

my 2002 x5 has the same issues, at times, like when im tired, i find the steering just tooo heavy!

try new tires? or the gym

or get a 4.8! I noticed a huge difference in the steering from my 3.0 to my 4.8. MUCH easier to steer, feels a lot looser.
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