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Jul 8, 2014 | 04:15 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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Pete, I believe he's talking about the ball on the knuckle end of the draglink.

Jul 8, 2014 | 05:37 PM

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Pete, I believe he's talking about the ball on the knuckle end of the draglink.

Maybe so . . . I wasn't sure. Had no trouble with that part.

Jul 8, 2014 | 08:26 PM

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Yes, I'm looking at changing the ball on the steering arm up front, not the pitman arm. My engine leaks enough that should be not too much rust. My 54 is not a looker. Idrive it every day as an electrical contractor and I'm getting tired of herding it down the road.

Jul 9, 2014 | 07:34 AM

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Suggest that you check the play in your steering box too if you have not already done so.

Jul 9, 2014 | 09:21 AM

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Steering box is alright.

Jul 9, 2014 | 09:25 AM

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I'd have to sell the truck to have the money for the toy steering.

Jul 9, 2014 | 05:31 PM

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underthebridgejim

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Hi Art, , If I understand correctly, your original question was just about how to change the ball stud on the steering spindle arm, which has already been covered pretty well. I also understand that your steering box is good. If this is all correct I would add that there are a couple other wear points that you may, or may not know about checking for wear. They are the pitman arm (ball), which you just replace (on my truck), the drag link which can be rebuilt, the tie rod ends, which are easily replaced, and the front spring pins and bushings. Toe in and caster are adjustments that can also effect steering. You have been on FTE longer than me, so I sure don't assume that you are unaware of these items, and sure don't mean to offend, but I thought it worth mentioning, incase you didn't.