Oletruckers:
I may have a steering arm problem too but I was wanting a
diagnosis from the group. When I hit a bump while turning left, I
feel a clunk as if something in the front end is loose. Otherwise,
the truck steers great, doesn't wander, etc. I have new tie rod ends
and kingpins although there is a little more end play in the left
kingpin than the right, but it's still within spec. I can get both king
pins to rock a little bit if I shake the tire really hard. My shocks are
old and may be worn out. I've adusted the steering arms but the
plugs are screwed in so far now that they go way beyond the cotter
key. The book isn't real specific on how much to adjust the
steering arms and I can still get movement when I turn the wheel
as the springs compress. Any ideas??? Thanks,
Joe
On 14 Feb 00, at 10:09, Wayne Osborne wrote:
> 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
> >
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Joe Clark
'50 3100 Deluxe
Knoxville, Tennessee
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