The Ford Barn

Krylon32 · 07-02-2023, 02:52 PM

Useless was the wrong choice of words.

Graham Freeman · 07-02-2023, 06:42 PM

The basic tool I made above will fit between the backing plate and the end of the tie rod enabling adjustment to be made.

Ian NZ · 07-02-2023, 07:07 PM

Wasnt there a firm at one time making up the ball joint two half inserts out of some material other than steel so it would be trying make the steering easier.

Krylon32 · 07-02-2023, 08:06 PM

When I built my last 32 pickup I found some ball joint halves that were brass impregnated. I used them and they seemed to work alright. I may have seen some I believe that were Teflon lined?

Robert/Texas · 07-03-2023, 08:40 AM

I installed E-Z Steer Teflon seats in the tie rod and drag links on my '34 roadster and both Model A's around 10 or 15 years ago. I grease them regularly and they make the cars much easier to steer. I'm going on 89 now and I don't think I would enjoy driving the cars much without them. I think that I bought them from from C&G, Snyder's or Bratton's.

petehoovie · 07-03-2023, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert/Texas

I installed E-Z Steer Teflon seats in the tie rod and drag links on my '34 roadster and both Model A's around 10 or 15 years ago. I grease them regularly and they make the cars much easier to steer. I'm going on 89 now and I don't think I would enjoy driving the cars much without them. I think that I bought them from from C&G, Snyder's or Bratton's.

David J · 07-04-2023, 01:14 PM

Just in case this has not been mentioned.
Agree on tightening them tight and backing off NO MORE than 1 turn.
Really cuts down on "death wobble".

That said be sure to check for binding as any wear on balls will cause serious issues this tight.

07-02-2023, 02:52 PM	#21
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: 32-34 Tie Rod End Adjustment Useless was the wrong choice of words.

07-02-2023, 06:42 PM	#22
Graham Freeman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 298	Re: 32-34 Tie Rod End Adjustment The basic tool I made above will fit between the backing plate and the end of the tie rod enabling adjustment to be made.

07-02-2023, 07:07 PM	#23
Ian NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taranaki, New Zealand Posts: 922	Re: 32-34 Tie Rod End Adjustment Wasnt there a firm at one time making up the ball joint two half inserts out of some material other than steel so it would be trying make the steering easier.

07-02-2023, 08:06 PM	#24
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,489	Re: 32-34 Tie Rod End Adjustment When I built my last 32 pickup I found some ball joint halves that were brass impregnated. I used them and they seemed to work alright. I may have seen some I believe that were Teflon lined?

07-03-2023, 08:40 AM	#25
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 681	Re: 32-34 Tie Rod End Adjustment I installed E-Z Steer Teflon seats in the tie rod and drag links on my '34 roadster and both Model A's around 10 or 15 years ago. I grease them regularly and they make the cars much easier to steer. I'm going on 89 now and I don't think I would enjoy driving the cars much without them. I think that I bought them from from C&G, Snyder's or Bratton's.

07-04-2023, 01:14 PM	#27
David J Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: St Croix Falls WI Posts: 2,080	Re: 32-34 Tie Rod End Adjustment Just in case this has not been mentioned. Agree on tightening them tight and backing off NO MORE than 1 turn. Really cuts down on "death wobble". That said be sure to check for binding as any wear on balls will cause serious issues this tight.