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Ol' Ron · 11-13-2023, 10:41 AM

No, You didn't screw up. Replacing the bolts was a good idea, but they should be grade #8 bolts and tightened to a proper torque. The cotter pis is to keep the nut from falling off if it comes loose. I think.
Yes the frame will flex a small amount. Another thought might be the condition of the steering box itself??. Backlash etc.
Gramps
Just worked on a 47 PU very nice truck

11-13-2023, 10:41 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,896	Re: New (patients please) No, You didn't screw up. Replacing the bolts was a good idea, but they should be grade #8 bolts and tightened to a proper torque. The cotter pis is to keep the nut from falling off if it comes loose. I think. Yes the frame will flex a small amount. Another thought might be the condition of the steering box itself??. Backlash etc. Gramps Just worked on a 47 PU very nice truck