Toyota Steering problem
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Toyota Steering problem
Has anyone had this problem, Installed the Toyota Steering in my 1955 F 100 and it seems to steer too easy. The front end has all been rebuilt and am using the standard Mono Spring. Was told that I should adjust the box using the set screw and nut on the side but then someone else says no. I put a smaller steering wheel on and that really made it tuff. It seems to want to wander while on smooth roads. ANy help would be greatly appreciated.
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Fan,
Don't think I've heard anyone complain about having an F-100 steer too easy. It's usually the other way around. If you have all rebuilt front end stuff, it makes no sense that it would want to wander unless you possibly have a bad steering box. Usually, wandering is due to bad alignment, worn front end parts, a worn steering box, or some combination thereof. Sorry, I can't be of more help.
Vern
Don't think I've heard anyone complain about having an F-100 steer too easy. It's usually the other way around. If you have all rebuilt front end stuff, it makes no sense that it would want to wander unless you possibly have a bad steering box. Usually, wandering is due to bad alignment, worn front end parts, a worn steering box, or some combination thereof. Sorry, I can't be of more help.
Vern
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F100fan,
Here's a possibility for you. My '56 wandered badly on the drive to its new home. In the course of disassembly, I found the previous owner (earlier resto) had not screwed the drag link plugs in as prescribed. The factory method for closing the ball seats on the ball stud is to turn the plug in 'til it bottoms the spring, then back off only as much as is required to align the plug's slot with the cotter pin holes. This yields a few thousandths of clearance on the ball. Mine had 1/4" of springy slop at each end of the drag link, and it's a wonder the link didn't jump off the stud at the pitman arm or spindle. Draglink rebuild kits are reasonably priced; the work is greasy, but a no-brainer. OBTW, the draglink is bent as it somes from the factory; see shop manual for correct orientation.
Here's a possibility for you. My '56 wandered badly on the drive to its new home. In the course of disassembly, I found the previous owner (earlier resto) had not screwed the drag link plugs in as prescribed. The factory method for closing the ball seats on the ball stud is to turn the plug in 'til it bottoms the spring, then back off only as much as is required to align the plug's slot with the cotter pin holes. This yields a few thousandths of clearance on the ball. Mine had 1/4" of springy slop at each end of the drag link, and it's a wonder the link didn't jump off the stud at the pitman arm or spindle. Draglink rebuild kits are reasonably priced; the work is greasy, but a no-brainer. OBTW, the draglink is bent as it somes from the factory; see shop manual for correct orientation.
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