Front end work troubles

[Larryjb]

My steering box was leaking from the adjustment nut also, so I replaced it. Hopefully you can learn from my troubles that I had to learn the hard way. To remove the pitman arm from the relay rod, I oiled my largest pickle fork so it would slide past the boot and not tear it. Worked like a charm. But use the largest pickle fork, 1-1/8" I think. Also, check the threads on the new box when you get one. I'm still convinced they were mashed when I got it so I had to get a tap.

Good luck!

Larry

 

[Larryjb]

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Since, my house is anything but flat or level, I decided to just crank the torsion keys 1 full turn (.2", according to the service manual). It seemed to help a little with the lane wandering, and with steering wheel return (a little). I may try another full turn and see what happens...

If you adjust more than a few turns you will definitely need to adjust your toe.

Larry