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Joe K · 07-19-2019, 07:08 AM

The test would be to take the drag link out first. If you can move the wheels by hand with no binding and can move the steering wheel with no binding - there is the culprit.

Ditto the tie rod next.

It may be the pitman arm/spindle arms need new "balls" where the links mount. You may find some improvement with the more modern "plastic" tie rod kits - which are good but require occasional replacement as the nylon parts are wont to "cold work."

Joe K

07-19-2019, 07:08 AM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Ford Model A Steering bind The test would be to take the drag link out first. If you can move the wheels by hand with no binding and can move the steering wheel with no binding - there is the culprit. Ditto the tie rod next. It may be the pitman arm/spindle arms need new "balls" where the links mount. You may find some improvement with the more modern "plastic" tie rod kits - which are good but require occasional replacement as the nylon parts are wont to "cold work." Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.