Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-29-2017, 06:52 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 44
|
New 71 Blazer owner - vague steering bump steer
Hi everyone,
I'm the proud new owner of a 1971 Blazer. I have been having a blast driving this thing topless in CA. I have currently restored the dash and done some basic tune up and maintenance. This is my first solid front axle vehicle, I have plenty of Chevelles, Camaros, Trans Ams etc prior to this. So this is not my area of expertise. The truck drives great (albeit slow). -unknown 4" lift -33" tires Symptoms: -steering is nice and tight most of the time -cruises 65mph no problem, very smooth. If I hit a bump on the highway it can get a little nerve wracking as the truck will wander a few feet and I can't anticipate where. -steering wheel rarely centers at the same spot; I'd hit a bump or pothole and after correcting the steering wheel is pointed in a different direction when going straight. Always bounces between the 9 and 3 o clock positions. -when I hit a bump, the steering seems unresponsive until the vehicle settles. -if I hit a bump mid corner (slow speed), the truck feels like it momentarily understeers and pushes through the corner, once it settles everything steers normally. -I noticed the tie rod is bent near the steering stabilizer Troubleshooting performed as of now: -jacked up front end and checked for looseness in ball joints and tie rods. Everything is nice and tight. -checked tightness of the steering box, nothing loose or cracked -nothing binding in column -body mounts are absolutely shot, that's the next weekend project -front spring bushings falling apart, going to repair those along with the body mounts -the pitman arm and drag link seem to be at an extreme angle. I just ordered the Skyjacker CA50 dropped pitman arm I've included various pictures as they speak a lot more than I can. Thanks for your input, I'm very happy to have one of my dream vehicles!!! |
Bookmarks |
|
|