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Dirtrack49 · 08-08-2019, 07:53 PM

Well, I went out and took a closer look at the shock. If I push up the arm to where it should be with the shock link in place, I have no lateral movement. However, if I pull the arm down past where the link will fit in, I have movement up and down, and a little bit laterally.
Can anyone tell me if my shock is still good to go? Sorry, I ordered a shop manual, but it has not yet arrive.
Also, but might not be related, I have a lot of steering play after hitting the manhole.
Can anyone tell me where to look for damage that might of created more play in the steering?
The steering box had been rebuilt prior to my purchase. Total miles on vehicle is now 110.
Thanks for any and all input.
Tom L.

08-08-2019, 07:53 PM	#2
Dirtrack49 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Tehachapi California Posts: 156	Re: Tubular Shock Link Well, I went out and took a closer look at the shock. If I push up the arm to where it should be with the shock link in place, I have no lateral movement. However, if I pull the arm down past where the link will fit in, I have movement up and down, and a little bit laterally. Can anyone tell me if my shock is still good to go? Sorry, I ordered a shop manual, but it has not yet arrive. Also, but might not be related, I have a lot of steering play after hitting the manhole. Can anyone tell me where to look for damage that might of created more play in the steering? The steering box had been rebuilt prior to my purchase. Total miles on vehicle is now 110. Thanks for any and all input. Tom L.