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09-28-2015, 11:41 AM | #1 |
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Drag link to tie rod
My drag link was rubbing the tie rod because the leaf spring was sagging. With the ride height corrected, won't the rods now hit each other when going over a big bump? Thanks
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09-28-2015, 11:59 AM | #2 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
I should think not, but I'm no expert.
How did you correct the height? A pic of the area many help.
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09-28-2015, 06:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
If they're hitting check your tie rod. The only time mine hit was when I had a bent tie rod.
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09-28-2015, 11:45 PM | #4 |
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09-29-2015, 12:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
Ian:
I'll show you mine if you show me yours.
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09-29-2015, 09:01 PM | #6 |
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09-30-2015, 12:25 AM | #7 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
Ian:
Very sweet car. Sometimes I find myself torn between which to drive. The A, or the '57. Guess it depends on my mood. But since I got the Model A running I find myself making excuses just to drive it. But I still love my Chevy.
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09-30-2015, 12:32 AM | #8 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
I have had a couple Model A`s in here that the left steering was bent just a little bit, making the drag link and tie rod rub on each other. I just bent the steering a little and that did the trick.
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09-30-2015, 01:10 AM | #9 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
if you put a shortened pittman arm on, not only will it steer more easily, but the tie rod and drag link will be further apart
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09-30-2015, 10:00 AM | #10 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
Shorting the pitman, I understand will improve the steering, but what types, if any, adjustments are needed?
Steering wheel centering? Tie rod adjustments? Toe in/out? Anything?
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09-30-2015, 01:05 PM | #11 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
I have shortened pitman arms on 2 cars, and did not neet to make any adjustments at all. Steering wheel is where it always was, tie rod is not effected by drag link.
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09-30-2015, 09:55 PM | #12 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
I put a shorter pitman arm earlier this fall. Helped make the steering much easier on my arthritic hands. No adjustment needed, however, checking through all the associated components I have replaced the tie rod, tie rod ends, and all the little parts to replace damaged, missing and worn bits. The only original part from the steering box forward is the drag link which has new internals and grease nipples!
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10-01-2015, 12:55 AM | #13 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
I've seen the short pitman, and gave it a passing thought, now that it appears it's all a plus, meaning no adjustments/changes/disadvantages.
It seems a no brainer. I'll put this on my "todo" list for this winter, doing the steering box and new tie rod innards this winter anyway. Thanks all.
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10-01-2015, 10:45 AM | #14 |
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Re: Drag link to tie rod
I have a short pitman arm on my '28. There is a drawback but It's not all that bad in my opinion. the 7 tooth steering box will turn a little bit less turning to the left.
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