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Old 10-14-2019, 06:57 PM   #1
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Default Front Axle Movement

The grandkids were pretending to drive the Model A the other day and I happened to be in the front and noticed when the steering wheel was turned the front axle moved back and forth on the drivers side. I had replaced the wishbone rubber ball and related parts, but have a feeling there shouldn't be that kind of movement in the front axle from the force of the drag link or is some movement of the axle to be expected?
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Might check the junction of the radius rod and axle and ensure the thru bolt is tight. Don't think there should be any movement.
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Unfortunately that is the product of using those rubber wishbone ball kits. Not only do they affect steering, they also affect front brakes. Your options are to leave it as-is, -or restore the radius rod ball to 1.500" diameter again and install a new ball seat.
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Thanks for the replies, I kind of thought it might have to do with the rubber ball as there has to be some play in that assembly due to the flex in the rubber. I picked up a spare wishbone with a pretty nice steel ball this summer and might try to replace the one in the car and would likely also replace the spring perch assemblies as well. They say they can be a bear to remove.
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