Re: Steering rant
Big Hammer - Not sure if you just wanted to "rant" or if you're looking for direction... When your front end and steering box along with good tires are all in "restored/rebuilt" order you will be surprised how well and easy they can steer for a manual system.
The main components affecting it are:
Front end assembly restored including spindle bolts, etc
Front steering arms, tie rods,drag link - all balls should be round and restored
Steer eze kit added- helps eliminate the wear on the balls and makes it steer easier
Properly rebuilt and adjusted steering box
toe in properly set
Good tires - believe it or not some tires steer harder than others.
Also proper lubrication where applicable. ( not grease in the steering box)
It is attainable... you can chip away at it..a component at a time... lots of good info/direction on the forum here. I see your in Illinois.. I'm down St. Louis way and do service/restoration work on them if you need local help.
Larry Shepard
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