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#35503 01/15/2003 12:25 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | I got the drag link and tie rod off, and then started to evaluate. The driver's side spindle has enough slop that it can move almost an 1/8 inch at the end. The passenger side spindle won't move at all. I bet that one is going to be a lot of trouble to get out. I wondered why the steering was so stiff even with the wheels off.
Now the (maybe) good news: The steering wheel and pitman arm move so free that the weight of the lower steering wheel spokes centers it. I can detect no slop or binding in the steering gear. That's a good thing, right?
I am also wondering, as I am about to return the goofy kingpin set (with plastic bushings) for another set with brass bushings, should I consider the oversize kit with that much slop in the left side? | | |
#35504 01/15/2003 6:38 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | that must be determined once you have the king-pins out and you can see if the bushing has been worn enough to cause damage to the axle eye.
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#35505 01/15/2003 8:01 AM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | thanks, I guess I know what I will be doin tomorrow... | | |
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