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twilder · 03-06-2012, 04:45 PM

I have a '30 coupe with a 2-tooth steering box. Drove it the other day and it felt like the front wheels were wobbling. Had never done this on previous drives. Jacked the front up, checked everything for tightness, even the bearings. All looked good. It was low of oil in the steering box. Filled it with oil. Haven't drove it yet. Would low oil in the box make the "wobble" feel in the front?

Jason in TX · 03-06-2012, 04:58 PM

loose tie rod ends, or drag link end would do it. Possibly a broken spoke, or broken spring or spring shackle.

Usually low oil in the box makes it stiff to steer.

Clem Clement · 03-06-2012, 05:35 PM

Check your toe in.

columbiA · 03-06-2012, 08:01 PM

On the last A I bought ,it was a white knuckle drive to get it home.when I checked it out, it had toe-in of 1-1/2" After adjusting things it steered very well.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-06-2012, 08:22 PM

Check for loose stuff with wheels on the ground, wiggeldy wobbley stuff is easier to detect that way.
"VERMIN" shimmied at times, everything perfect, except for a broken spring inside rear drag link end.
Have your helper turn the steering wheel "violently," side to side while checking everything that moves! Too much steering box play also can cause it. If your 2 tooth box is not worn out, they CAN be adjusted very well. (Let us know the outcome, please.) Bill W.

twilder · 03-06-2012, 09:03 PM

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thanks to all of you. i'll check those thing

03-06-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
twilder Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 62	Steering box I have a '30 coupe with a 2-tooth steering box. Drove it the other day and it felt like the front wheels were wobbling. Had never done this on previous drives. Jacked the front up, checked everything for tightness, even the bearings. All looked good. It was low of oil in the steering box. Filled it with oil. Haven't drove it yet. Would low oil in the box make the "wobble" feel in the front?

03-06-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Steering box loose tie rod ends, or drag link end would do it. Possibly a broken spoke, or broken spring or spring shackle. Usually low oil in the box makes it stiff to steer. __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

03-06-2012, 05:35 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,532	Re: Steering box Check your toe in.

03-06-2012, 08:01 PM	#4
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Steering box On the last A I bought ,it was a white knuckle drive to get it home.when I checked it out, it had toe-in of 1-1/2" After adjusting things it steered very well.

03-06-2012, 08:22 PM	#5
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Steering box Check for loose stuff with wheels on the ground, wiggeldy wobbley stuff is easier to detect that way. "VERMIN" shimmied at times, everything perfect, except for a broken spring inside rear drag link end. Have your helper turn the steering wheel "violently," side to side while checking everything that moves! Too much steering box play also can cause it. If your 2 tooth box is not worn out, they CAN be adjusted very well. (Let us know the outcome, please.) Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-06-2012, 09:03 PM	#6
twilder Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 62	Re: Steering box Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) thanks to all of you. i'll check those thing