When I was going through my front end on my truck, the part that took out
alot of the steering slop was the drag link. If its the original one on the
truck,
you most likely need one especially its its the ball and spring type. I had
the wife get in the truck and turn the steering wheel and I could visibly
see that the drag link was a source of alot of play. Wayne
>Thanks for the replies. It came off ok but looking at it, it appears to be
>worn. I've got it soaking in the parts tank now but would like to know how
>to judge if it is safe and servicible. One of my primary goals is to get
>this 50 one ton steering well again (if it ever did!). It had been used to
>haul grain and was likely overloaded with the result that it was pretty hard
>to keep between the fence posts when I got it. Any suggestions on how to
>tell if I need an new drag link? TIA
>Rich Gallagher
>50 1 ton & 56 3200
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Advdesign1@aol.com
>Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 6:44 PM
>To: rgallagrrr@mcn.net; oletrucks@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Steering arm (drag link) Help!
>
>
>
>> this thing has cotter pins
>> and what looks like screw slots in its ends.
>
>You need a drag link socket which is a big screwdriver bit for the half inch
>drive. Should be available at auto parts stores. They come in different
>sizes, so measure slot length.
>Bob aDler
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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