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Canton_Model_A's · 11-13-2025, 11:39 AM

Good day to all here at the barn. I have a question that hopefully can be answered.

A year or so ago, I had the infamous 'Death Wobble' in my 'A'. I proceeded to install new King Pins, Bushings, etc. That resolved the major Wobble. Now recently it has returned. I am assuming this has to do now with the steering. My steering wheel has about 1-2" of 'Play' in it before it starts actually turning the car.

My question now is; what could be causing the wobble this time. I do not know the age of the steering gear, I believe I have a 7-Tooth steering box (haven't confirmed it yet). Should I plan on redoing the steering gear next? Oh and I have checked all the lugs they are tight, and when I did the king pins I repacked the front bearings.

Thanks y'all

Dave

11-13-2025, 11:39 AM	#1
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 388	New 'Death Wobble' Good day to all here at the barn. I have a question that hopefully can be answered. A year or so ago, I had the infamous 'Death Wobble' in my 'A'. I proceeded to install new King Pins, Bushings, etc. That resolved the major Wobble. Now recently it has returned. I am assuming this has to do now with the steering. My steering wheel has about 1-2" of 'Play' in it before it starts actually turning the car. My question now is; what could be causing the wobble this time. I do not know the age of the steering gear, I believe I have a 7-Tooth steering box (haven't confirmed it yet). Should I plan on redoing the steering gear next? Oh and I have checked all the lugs they are tight, and when I did the king pins I repacked the front bearings. Thanks y'all Dave __________________ --------------------------------------- 1929 Model A Tudor - "Darla" '29 Model A: Old enough to start with a crank, young enough to steal the show! "Stay away from negative people, they have a problem for every solution" Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Motor City A's Club