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Old 01-22-2017, 12:26 PM   #21
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I will double check that Mitch but i did look at that when putting everything together springs are excellent checked them and there is no sag.
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Old 01-22-2017, 12:31 PM   #22
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A reminder that tires can heat up after driving, sometimes 3-5 psi, so as stated, probably stay with the 35 #.
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I think power steering and power brakes has spoiled most of us to the original driving experience of Model A's.
In 1965, when I bought my 1962 Corvair Spyder, that sure spoiled me for getting back into my 1955 Chevy. It was like going from a light sports car to steering a tug boat.

If the stock rebuilt steering still isn't as easy as you'd like, then I'd install the shorter pitman arm.
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If the stock rebuilt steering still isn't as easy as you'd like, then I'd install the shorter pitman arm.
See post #14.
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Old 01-22-2017, 04:59 PM   #25
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I think power steering and power brakes has spoiled most of us to the original driving experience of Model A's.
In 1965, when I bought my 1962 Corvair Spyder, that sure spoiled me for getting back into my 1955 Chevy. It was like going from a light sports car to steering a tug boat.

If the stock rebuilt steering still isn't as easy as you'd like, then I'd install the shorter pitman arm.
Tom i think he mentioned that the shortened pitman arm was installed
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Old 01-22-2017, 08:23 PM   #26
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I run my tires at 42 lbs. They wear in a more even pattern with a bit more air, methinks. However, 7 lbs isn't going to make much difference on steering. I would say run it for a summer and see if some wear-in helps.
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Old 01-23-2017, 06:02 AM   #27
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Since i have never had a model A and I have rebuilt and tightened up everything it may just be me I thought i might have gotten the tie rod ends a little tight but i snugged them only enough to get a cotter pin in.
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