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Nov 29, 2003 | 03:44 PM

bigjob

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Steering Problems

I have an issue with my stock steering in my 55 f100. While making a left turn, it seems to jerk the wheel pretty bad. Turning right I have no problems, just turning left. It is bad enough I quit making long trips to shows because I just did not want to take a chance.

I pulled the steering box apart and did not notice any major problems or wear. I also adjusted it and didn't make much difference either.

Anyone experience this before? I certainly dont want to throw money at it.

Nov 30, 2003 | 02:22 AM

gtkane

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Bigjob;
Try greasing the kingpins-my guess is that the right hand side is a little sticky or dry.

Graham

Nov 30, 2003 | 01:58 PM

bigjob

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Graham

Thanks for the advice. I will add that to my winter maintenance.

Nov 30, 2003 | 02:25 PM

29abone

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Bigjob, per chance, could you have wide tires that interfere with the drag link when you turn left??

Nov 30, 2003 | 06:07 PM

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Bigjob, I had exact same prob and the guys here helped me narrow it to the draglink. It had a broken spring. Also, steering arm ball was so worn it had become oval. Terry

Dec 1, 2003 | 08:27 AM

bigjob

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29abone, I do run wider tires, but I purchased 1" offset rims to eliminate that problem. Thanks

TP, Thanks for the information. I just purchased rebuild kits for the draglink at fall Carlisle.

BigJob

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