steering geometry problems

[Yellowfordcoupe]

We have a 1931 A-180 and on it's drag link is a small dent, where the tie rod cross. The problem that these two rods touch each other is only when the car goes straight. When you turn the steering Wheel to left or right side, the gab between these rods get larger. Is this a general problem on a all original car or do the model A has different lenght of pitman arms? I wanted to swap the drag link with one from a chassis we have and it has the same gap.

Hope everybody can help me with my question.

Thanks, Alex

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Yellowfordcoupe

We have a 1931 A-180 and on it's drag link is a small dent, where the tie rod cross. The problem that these two rods touch each other is only when the car goes straight. When you turn the steering Wheel to left or right side, the gab between these rods get larger. Is this a general problem on a all original car or do the model A has different lenght of pitman arms? I wanted to swap the drag link with one from a chassis we have and it has the same gap.

Hope everybody can help me with my question.

Thanks, Alex

There was just a similar thread on this but I can't seem to find it. I think he had a bent tie rod among other things.

[Y-Blockhead]

Found it... https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...t=bent+tie+rod

[Tacoma Bob]

Weak or broken springs., worn shackles, cracked front cross member. These were some of the thoughts on that thread.

[Yellowfordcoupe]

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Thanks for your help on my question. I'll try a shorter pitman arm first. Is the repro drag link from Snyders from good Quality or is it better to search for a good used one, if I ever could find one?

Have a nice Weekend.
Alex