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Old 01-30-2016, 09:27 PM   #1
68 Stepper
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Need Steering Geometry HELP!

In a self-medicated Sudafed daze I attempted to make some progress on the truck today. Attempted to install the drag link, new idler arm, new pitman arm, and new tie rod ends.

First I turned the wheel lock to lock and centered the gear box. I installed the pitman arm pointing straight back. Installed the new idler arm. The drag link is installed with the end pointing forward. Assembled new inner/outer tie rods and adjustment sleeve, adjusted to the length of the old ones removed and installed. This caused the front spindle to turn in, so I’m assuming that I need to remove and rotate the pitman arm about a quarter turn clockwise?

What is the position of the pitman arm when the wheel is straight?

Also, as it is installed the drag link is touching the k member and the driver’s side tie rod is uncomfortably close.
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Old 01-30-2016, 09:31 PM   #2
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Re: Need Steering Geometry HELP!

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