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SeaSlugs · 01-04-2017, 07:15 PM

i assume when you put new kingpins in you put new bushings AND REAMED THEM correct? and new thrust bearings? are they actually taking the load of the car and NOT the lower eye of the spindle?

i also assume you greased all the balls and properly tightened them to spec correct?

you didnt get your steering box too tight did ya? its supposed to be tighter in the "center" than on the ends so if you adjusted it at full lock it may bind hard in the middle.

captndan · 01-04-2017, 08:36 PM

Ford made the Model A
Firestone made the tires
Armstrong made the steering.

01-04-2017, 07:15 PM	#1
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Re-thinking shortened pitman arm i assume when you put new kingpins in you put new bushings AND REAMED THEM correct? and new thrust bearings? are they actually taking the load of the car and NOT the lower eye of the spindle? i also assume you greased all the balls and properly tightened them to spec correct? you didnt get your steering box too tight did ya? its supposed to be tighter in the "center" than on the ends so if you adjusted it at full lock it may bind hard in the middle. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

01-04-2017, 08:36 PM	#2
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Re-thinking shortened pitman arm Ford made the Model A Firestone made the tires Armstrong made the steering.