Any trick to centering steering? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nosto · 03-02-2004, 11:17 PM

About 2000 miles ago, I replaced the front end on my '67 with parts from a '77, mostly to get the 5 lug and discs. My '67 already had PS from the previous owner. While the FE was apart I needed to move the frame and rotated the PS by hand. Apparently, I never corrected for this, since when I turn right I've got a turn radius of about 40 feet, but left it's only about 25 feet. It's a bytch to try and pull into a tight parking spot by turning right!

Adjusting the tie rods won't change it enough. Also, my steering wheel is dead center, no problem there. What I think I need to do is to try to find a way to 'recenter' the pitman arm with the steering box. Does anyone know how to do this? Am I making something really easy sound difficult?

Thanks,

03-02-2004, 11:17 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Any trick to centering steering? About 2000 miles ago, I replaced the front end on my '67 with parts from a '77, mostly to get the 5 lug and discs. My '67 already had PS from the previous owner. While the FE was apart I needed to move the frame and rotated the PS by hand. Apparently, I never corrected for this, since when I turn right I've got a turn radius of about 40 feet, but left it's only about 25 feet. It's a bytch to try and pull into a tight parking spot by turning right! Adjusting the tie rods won't change it enough. Also, my steering wheel is dead center, no problem there. What I think I need to do is to try to find a way to 'recenter' the pitman arm with the steering box. Does anyone know how to do this? Am I making something really easy sound difficult? Thanks, __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!



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