Tie rod and drag link rubbing

[mhsprecher]

I checked under my 28 roadster and noticed that there was some evidence of rubbing between the drag link and tie rod. About 1/4" or so clearance when steering straight ahead, which is not enough. When turned either way, no issue.

Reading in Les Andrews' red book, he said that rubbing is caused by a weak front spring. I don't doubt his advice, but replacing the front spring is a bit of work. It is something I will do if that is the problem. Any other potential causes of this condition? I don't see anywhere where it is rubbing when I turn the wheels, but maybe when I am driving the car?

I saw somewhere that someone was looking at a camera recommendation to record the suspension of their car while driving. That is something I could try.

Bratton's catalog has the measurements for a good spring, but that requires disassembly. I am not opposed to doing that, either, but don't want to if I don't need to.

Thanks