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decodan · 02-20-2013, 10:09 PM

I just did an axle swap. Put a 1971 front axle in my 1970 Suburban to get the disc brakes. Put a new 1971 master cylinder and disc/drum valve. New tie rod ends. Had the front end aligned.

Now the steering is driving like it is way toed out but it is not out of alignment. Seems to over steer and does not want to self center any more. I am always fighting the steering back and forth to keep it between the lines.

HELP. I have no idea what could have changed. It was not like this before the swap. I used the connecting arm from the 70 axle on the 71 to the steering box, the one that bolts to the axle.

Any ideas will be much appreciated.
Thanks, Dan

02-20-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
decodan C-20 Long Stroker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frohna, MO Posts: 137	Axle swap, now steering problems I just did an axle swap. Put a 1971 front axle in my 1970 Suburban to get the disc brakes. Put a new 1971 master cylinder and disc/drum valve. New tie rod ends. Had the front end aligned. Now the steering is driving like it is way toed out but it is not out of alignment. Seems to over steer and does not want to self center any more. I am always fighting the steering back and forth to keep it between the lines. HELP. I have no idea what could have changed. It was not like this before the swap. I used the connecting arm from the 70 axle on the 71 to the steering box, the one that bolts to the axle. Any ideas will be much appreciated. Thanks, Dan __________________ "A Hand Shake Is Your Word." Decodan ************************ 1951 Chevrolet Suburban 1952 GMC Suburban 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr (Sorry, I know) 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr Parts Car, (better than what I originally started with) 2010 F-150 4WD 2015 Subaru Outback (what the hey, got to have one that is not a gas hog)



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