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79 K20 · 09-26-2002, 12:06 AM

Hey,

I just added some leaf springs to the front end of my truck. 3 of them to be exact. My truck now sits up almost 3" or so, I did this because my old ones were shot and this would stiffin it up. Now my steering wheel is off quite a bit. And my lock to center and center to lock is off. 2 turns left and 1.5 turns right. What can I do to fix this. I temporarily put the steering wheel on straight but this is just to satisfy me and doesn't solve my problem.

Thanks for any help,
Q

breeh · 09-26-2002, 01:05 AM

You can get some correction by extending the length of your drag link. It should be adjustable for a '79.

diehardrider · 09-26-2002, 01:09 AM

ya drag link will help alot

Mike C · 09-26-2002, 07:46 AM

That is also why they selling aftermarket steering corrections. You can go with a 3" block under the steering arm, 4" steering arm or a 2" drop drag link from the aftermakret.

diehardrider · 09-26-2002, 01:59 PM

or crossover
which will all but eliminate every problem

79 K20 · 09-28-2002, 04:33 PM

Thanks guys. I'm taking off back to the city, I'll fool with the drag link there.

09-26-2002, 12:06 AM	#1
79 K20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gillam, MB Posts: 53	Steering correction Hey, I just added some leaf springs to the front end of my truck. 3 of them to be exact. My truck now sits up almost 3" or so, I did this because my old ones were shot and this would stiffin it up. Now my steering wheel is off quite a bit. And my lock to center and center to lock is off. 2 turns left and 1.5 turns right. What can I do to fix this. I temporarily put the steering wheel on straight but this is just to satisfy me and doesn't solve my problem. Thanks for any help, Q __________________ Q

09-26-2002, 01:05 AM	#2
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	You can get some correction by extending the length of your drag link. It should be adjustable for a '79. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-26-2002, 01:09 AM	#3
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	ya drag link will help alot __________________ RYAN KING 71 swb 4x4

09-26-2002, 07:46 AM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	That is also why they selling aftermarket steering corrections. You can go with a 3" block under the steering arm, 4" steering arm or a 2" drop drag link from the aftermakret. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-26-2002, 01:59 PM	#5
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	or crossover which will all but eliminate every problem __________________ RYAN KING 71 swb 4x4

09-28-2002, 04:33 PM	#6
79 K20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Gillam, MB Posts: 53	Thanks guys. I'm taking off back to the city, I'll fool with the drag link there. __________________ Q



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