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Old 09-11-2024, 11:56 AM   #23
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Default Re: 1940 Ford Coupe wheel alignment and steering wheel centering

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Originally Posted by std1940 View Post
Kube, Mike,
I have tried turning in both directions and can’t get the steering wheel in the sweet spot.
You are limited because of spindle orientation .
Turning the tie rod to where the steering would be centered makes it impossible to attach to spindle.
Thanks Tom.

Tom, I'd buy the one from Joe's and with it you will have fine adjustment. As Mart points out, without the sleeve, you have to make a full 360° rotation only, which isn't get you centered. If you have a show car stay with what you have but if you're driving it, and the wheel is driving you crazy, get one with the adjustable sleeve.



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