Go Back   The Ford Barn > General Discussion > Model A (1928-31)

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-24-2019, 10:21 AM   #1
johnbuckley
Senior Member
 
johnbuckley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,439
Default E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

Any pros or cons about using these teflon seats instead of the original steel?
johnbuckley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2019, 10:39 AM   #2
ryanheacox
Senior Member
 
ryanheacox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northwest CT
Posts: 1,092
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

I've only heard pros so far, no cons. At least one club member I talked to has them and says they made a huge difference. I will be putting a set in when I rebuild my front end.
ryanheacox is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Old 12-24-2019, 10:42 AM   #3
denis4x4
Senior Member
 
denis4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Durango CO
Posts: 1,309
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

These really work
__________________
No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!
denis4x4 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2019, 11:13 AM   #4
johnbuckley
Senior Member
 
johnbuckley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,439
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

Thanks for prompt response! Does the teflon wear significantly ? am I going to need to tighten them up every so often?
johnbuckley is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2019, 11:20 AM   #5
The Master Cylinder
Senior Member
 
The Master Cylinder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 875
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

I have the Teflon ones. Seem to work great. Been in about a year. I have not had to readjust so far. I should put that on my list to check again.

Ensure your balls are round. Oblong balls may hinder their life and/or amelioration.

Has anyone used the Teflon impregnated With bronze ones? I wonder if they are better?
__________________
The Master Cylinder

Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

Last edited by The Master Cylinder; 12-24-2019 at 11:26 AM.
The Master Cylinder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2019, 03:21 PM   #6
Brian T
Senior Member
 
Brian T's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: San Diego,Ca
Posts: 1,377
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
I went with the Teflon kit, I found that the steel kits did not confirm to the new balls on the reconditioned steering arms, some would only contact the outer edge of the concave and others would contact the bottom, I have had no problem so far.
__________________
Nothing can be made foolproof, ---- fools are ingenious bastards.

Last edited by Brian T; 12-24-2019 at 03:23 PM. Reason: added text
Brian T is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2019, 07:42 AM   #7
canadian
BANNED
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: newfoundland,canada
Posts: 128
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

I have this kit in a 29 CCPU. 10k kilometres , steering vastly improved from steel . never had any adjustments but a reminder during winter maintenance . one important point as mentioned , your balls need to be in good condition , no lumps or flat spots .
canadian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2019, 07:57 AM   #8
chap52
Senior Member
 
chap52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Marana Arizona
Posts: 1,771
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

I found that I had the kit already installed in my recently sold Tudor. Steering was smooth as glass and upon inspection I saw no wear. Adding the shortened pitman arm just added to the "gentleness" of steering. Chap
chap52 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-26-2019, 10:09 PM   #9
larrys40
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: St Charles , Missouri
Posts: 1,994
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

I install these routinely on cars where I’m servicing the front steering mechanisms. I’ve use hundreds of the kits and have had absolutely zero issues. I concur with Canadian that your balls need to be in excellent condition as to roundness. The only place I can recommend for ball service is A&L .
I do the entire assembly in the bench and install as a unit with all 3 arms, drag link and tie rod . Of course toe in will need to be set.

Larry Shepard
larrys40 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2019, 09:58 AM   #10
daren007
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Saint Cloud Mn
Posts: 745
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

Canadian your post made me laugh.
daren007 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2019, 12:10 PM   #11
duke36
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,414
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbuckley View Post
Thanks for prompt response! Does the teflon wear significantly ? am I going to need to tighten them up every so often?
Prior owner installed teflons. Upon checking, a couple seats were mashed due to probably over tightening with steel balls OK. Reinstalled new ones but drilled small holes to allow a little grease to flow like originals. We use an older chassis grease without a lot of additives. Some period literature recommended tightening to allow the drag and tierod to be firmly rotated by hand if that makes sense.
duke36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-27-2019, 12:54 PM   #12
johnbuckley
Senior Member
 
johnbuckley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,439
Default Re: E-Zsteer draglink/track rod kit

[QUOTE=duke36;1835274]... drilled small holes to allow a little grease to flow like originals...QUOTE]... Neat idea. I'll do that when I dismantle these which I fitted yesterday. Test run today ... steering really smooth now - so good it's difficult to believe it's a Ford!
johnbuckley is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:49 PM.