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02-05-2021, 01:37 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texan, back in TX
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Re: Steering Wheel Upside Down
The guy has been doing this stuff for a long time and has done some really nice work in the past. For instance the 1972 Chevy pickup pictured below which was featured in Custom Classic Trucks, so I'm sure he's more than capable. I would think a front disc brake swap and adding power steering to my truck would be a piece of cake for him. That's why I'm confused.
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02-05-2021, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Re: Steering Wheel Upside Down
You would think so. Maybe they just had a bad day, who knows.
But they had to take it a part to swap in the power steering box, so they didn't look at the alignment of the steering wheel when they put it back together which to me is a basic step. I would jack it up and do as I stated the first time. Turn it lock to lock counting the turns. Then center it and look at the wheels compared to steering wheel. Then leave it and lower it back down. Pull the steering wheel and re center it to the right spot. Just tighten the shaft nut enough to test drive it in a safe place and make sure the steering wheel and wheels are good and straight. Then tighten it up and drive it to have the front end done. 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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02-05-2021, 06:28 PM
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Location: Colfax-California
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Re: Steering Wheel Upside Down
Yeah, well the steering wheel in that pic isn't straight either. As I said, the steering wheel needs to be straight with the box centered. Then you align. That's the way I was taught
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02-05-2021, 06:31 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Upside Down
Lol I knew someone would say that but look at the tires are also turned to the right on the exterior photo.
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02-05-2021, 06:31 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel Upside Down
Quote:
 Yea, but the wheels are turned though in the sitting still picture of the truck.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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