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01-06-2019, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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Hard steering 53 f-100
I replaced steering box, tie rod ends ,center link ,king pins ,wheel bearings, Im running R215x78 front tires with 35lbs air pressure ,Only part not replaced is drag link.
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01-14-2019, 06:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Hard steering 53 f-100
steering box bearing problem?
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01-14-2019, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: Hard steering 53 f-100
Good quality grease in all of the new parts? I used straight STP in the gearbox of my 55 car, and the model A based hot rod. It works great, and is thick enough it wont run out past a loose seal.
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01-15-2019, 11:52 AM | #4 |
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Re: Hard steering 53 f-100
All new parts ,all well greased ,I guess with the wider wheels and radial tires ,I am expecting too much ,steering no problem when truck is moving.
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01-25-2019, 09:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: Hard steering 53 f-100
Is the ride height correct , if high or low the drag ling will be pushing and pulling up or down hill rather than in a straight line .
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01-25-2019, 10:58 AM | #6 |
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Re: Hard steering 53 f-100
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If the steering box checks out then I check the king pins. With new stuff, the spindles should move freely through their arc. If one is too stiff, it will get worse on the ground. Some of the new repro king pin kits have inferior thrust bearings and some have just thrust washers. Those will always be more stiff than the ones with the OEM large ball bearing type thrust bearings. Some of the replacement stuff I've seen out there is disgraceful. |
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