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katy · 04-03-2016, 10:52 AM

Turning the wheel to the right until it stops takes just over 1 full turn, turning to the left until it stops takes just over 1&1/2 turns. Is this normal? I would suspect that it maybe should be aprox 1&1/4 turns in either direction.
'31 CCPU w/2 tooth steering box, has aftermarket shortened pitman arm. W/wheels straight ahead the pitman arm is straight down.
Kingpins are tight, no slop. Tie rod and drag link ends are all snug, no slop.
No appreciable slop in the steering box.
The long kingpin wedge bolt nuts are on the back of the axle.
This is a "refurbished" vehicle we bought last year.
TIA, Ken

04-03-2016, 10:52 AM	#1
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Steering box # of turns question Turning the wheel to the right until it stops takes just over 1 full turn, turning to the left until it stops takes just over 1&1/2 turns. Is this normal? I would suspect that it maybe should be aprox 1&1/4 turns in either direction. '31 CCPU w/2 tooth steering box, has aftermarket shortened pitman arm. W/wheels straight ahead the pitman arm is straight down. Kingpins are tight, no slop. Tie rod and drag link ends are all snug, no slop. No appreciable slop in the steering box. The long kingpin wedge bolt nuts are on the back of the axle. This is a "refurbished" vehicle we bought last year. TIA, Ken __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!