Steering Linkage ???
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Steering Linkage ???
There is a bar that goes from thr drivers side knuckle to the passenger side. It controls all the steering, dont know what it is. One of the ends on it is worn out very bad and welded together from the previouse owner. Its on a 76' four wheel drive. It seems that the joints and the bar they are all one piece. There is only one threaded portion in the centre for alignment. How do you replace these?Or do you have to replace the whole link? I had planned on getting replacement ends that matched the original and machining the bar to accept them.Any direction would be appreciated.
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mikeo0o0o0, Bullitt390:
Do you know or have any theory why Ford switched from the 76-77 style linkage to the 78-79 style on 1/2-ton 4x4s? I was thinking about less binding caused by 76/77's different swing arcs of the track bar and center link but would appreciate your thoughts on this.
Do you know or have any theory why Ford switched from the 76-77 style linkage to the 78-79 style on 1/2-ton 4x4s? I was thinking about less binding caused by 76/77's different swing arcs of the track bar and center link but would appreciate your thoughts on this.
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I believe I will Ream out the knuckles to accept chevy tie rod ends and machine a new bar. The parts to replace the original setup is to expensive.
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If your'e going in that direction, consider Ballistic Fabrication for rod ends and thick DOM. IMO, 'might as well go rock-proof if the costs are comparable.
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Worst $20 I spent, on my truck yet...
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Where the heck did you get the parts manual from? Man that thing looks powerful. I keep seeing you post very useful info that I could really use.
Any idea where I can nab one of these manuals from? I've got a Haynes right now and it shows JACK ALL for specs and exploded views.
Worst $20 I spent, on my truck yet...
Any idea where I can nab one of these manuals from? I've got a Haynes right now and it shows JACK ALL for specs and exploded views.
Worst $20 I spent, on my truck yet...
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