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Originally posted by speasle:

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Sounds good, I'll go with the new mounts. My current mounts are ok right now, but I'll get my techs at work to check em out.

And yes obviously "forced down shift" means I have and auto trans. No I'm not hanging on to the steering wheel with my little fingers either. I keep a fairly good grip on things. Yes it is "really bad", if you like I can give you a force measurement if you like I have the tools at work. But I'm looking for a more simplistic approach for those who are not mechanical engineers.
All in all I think I have my answers, the diff is a little expensive right now but is definitely an option.

Thanx guys

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While they're checking out the mounts have them also check:

1 - Front control arms (especially the rear bushings).
2 - Subframe bushings and bolts.
3 - Ball joints, tie rods, etc.

Do you get any of this under braking?

I've had a broken mount on my SVT give noticable increase in torque steer into the bad range, but not "really bad".

Had a mount go on a 5.0L and hang the throttle at WOT while trying to merge into traffic
That resulted in "really bad" torque steer and some other bad things, but that's a whole 'nother story.

Regarding the Quaife, it won't address you problem, but get it when you can. I love mine.

Regards, Alan