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Joe
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On 4 Feb 2005 08:51:13 -0800, "Joe" wrote:
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On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 12:39:58 GMT, "Capt. Mooron"
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Nope. The problem is that the pitman arm was designed and built
entirely
wrong.
There is no permanent fix, and you can't "adjust it out". They
fail after
a very
short life. They ALL have the problem.
Oh Bubba.... they can indeed be fixed! Don't be so negative all
the
time.
CM
The only "fix" is to cut off the entire front suspension along
with
the steering gear, and graft on a completely different one. That
can
hardly be called a "fix" on a vehicle that is worth a couple
hundred
dollars at most.
BB
What a dope.. New outer and inner tie rods, king pins and bushing
kits
will fix 99% of all steerings slack. If you need it can can re-build
the steering gearbox.
http://www.macsautoparts.com
. Seeing how my
1961
only has 53K original miles and the steering is perfect.. I have
nothing to worry about.
Stick to something ya know about bob, like changing dirty diapers.
Joe
You are clearly in over your head, schmoe. Have someone turn the
wheel
back and forth while you observe the pitman arm. This is a very well
known problem on these ****boxes. The parts you are replacing
represent a tiny part of the problem compared to the pitman arm
issue.
It's an old piece of crap anyway.
Your jelious boobsie....How sweet
I can afford to buy a real vehicle,
I can afford to properly restore any vehicle I chose. Might put a 351
windsor in the dog house. Mid engine 400 hp 2000lb rocket, might need
wheelie bars!
Joe
so it's only a problem for you. Take your local junkyard owner some
flowers, and try and stay on his good side.
No need numb nuts, The truck was stored inside for the last 13 plus
years. I drove it down from Oklahoma and have been offered twice what I
paid for it AS-IS. No rust, no dents, no need for parts. Even has the
original owners manual.
Bwahahahahah....Subura driving dork.
Joe
BB