steering problems
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Worn steering parts: Draglink, left tie rod & right tie rod end / Assuming this '65 F100 is 2WD:
The left (drivers) side tie rod (C5TZ-3A131-A) attaches to the left spindle, t'other end is threaded.
An adjustable clamp threads to the left tie rod and to the right tie rod end (C5TZ-3A130-A) that connects to the draglink (C5TZ-3304-C).
Draglink connects to the right (passenger) side spindle and to the steering gears Pitman Arm.
Ball joints that are made as part of the tie rod, tie rod end and draglink wear, causing "loosy-goosy" steering.
C5TZ-3A130-A .. Right Tie Rod End / Obsolete
C5TZ-3A131-A .. Left Tie Rod / Obsolete
C5TZ-3304-C .. Draglink / Obsolete
Applications: 1965/72 F100 2WD / 1965/70 F250 2WD.
Available from NAPA and etc autoparts stores.
Worn steering parts: Draglink, left tie rod & right tie rod end / Assuming this '65 F100 is 2WD:
The left (drivers) side tie rod (C5TZ-3A131-A) attaches to the left spindle, t'other end is threaded.
An adjustable clamp threads to the left tie rod and to the right tie rod end (C5TZ-3A130-A) that connects to the draglink (C5TZ-3304-C).
Draglink connects to the right (passenger) side spindle and to the steering gears Pitman Arm.
Ball joints that are made as part of the tie rod, tie rod end and draglink wear, causing "loosy-goosy" steering.
C5TZ-3A130-A .. Right Tie Rod End / Obsolete
C5TZ-3A131-A .. Left Tie Rod / Obsolete
C5TZ-3304-C .. Draglink / Obsolete
Applications: 1965/72 F100 2WD / 1965/70 F250 2WD.
Available from NAPA and etc autoparts stores.
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I replaced all of my steering components on my 1965 F250.
Moog #DS737 Drag Link $100.99
Moog #DS736 Tie Rod $52.89
Moog #ES362R Tie Rod $34.79
Moog #ES362S Adjusting Sleeve $13.51
These are the part numbers for MY application. Check yours before ordering.
I also rebuilt the steering box, and replaced the rag joint.
Much better, and SAFER!!!
Moog #DS737 Drag Link $100.99
Moog #DS736 Tie Rod $52.89
Moog #ES362R Tie Rod $34.79
Moog #ES362S Adjusting Sleeve $13.51
These are the part numbers for MY application. Check yours before ordering.
I also rebuilt the steering box, and replaced the rag joint.
Much better, and SAFER!!!
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OP will most likely need a 'pickle fork' to remove the draglink's ball joint from the Pitman Arm, right tie rod end's ball joint from the draglink.
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I rebuilt my steering from the Steering wheel to the wheels. It only cost me about $600.00 for everything. I did have the column painted and replaced all wear items in it whether they really needed it or not. It helped a lot, but I was still getting some spongy feeling when I turned sharp corners. That was my cab supports. $1000 later, and that is gone, and now it steers like a dream. (Still not Power!!)
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Rag joint
after veiwing the rag joint,on my 65 f100 , it is with out a doubt the problem, it looks to have a tear in it. Are these diffacult to change, looks like 2 bolts? can the new one go in only 1 way? what locks the steering shaft to the rag joint? and finally are there any tricks or problems in repacing the rag joint.
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C5TZ-3A525-A .. Steering Coupler (aka rag joint) / Obsolete
Applications: 1965 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100/250 2WD before serial number 900,001.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 48 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 92 = 800-476-9653.
You can buy just the rubber disc from autoparts stores, but it can be a real b!tch to install.
Applications: 1965 F100/250 2WD / 1966 F100/250 2WD before serial number 900,001.
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 48 = 800-543-4959.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 92 = 800-476-9653.
You can buy just the rubber disc from autoparts stores, but it can be a real b!tch to install.
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