Sloppy Steering

[Vintrader]

Looks like I am going to need to do some work on my 51's steering. It wonders a little to much and seems to slip a little on tight turns. I have looked at a few vendors info for parts and there does not seen to be much available. Any comments from any one that has gone down this road? (no pun intended) Thanks

Dutch

[MBF]

Hey Dutch-personally been down that road! I'm going to try to rebuild my steering box over the winter. Do you know exactly what is loose? I've done king pins, tie rod ends, spring shackles, and this summer the drag link was replaced. If everything is tight have you tried adjusting the play out of the steering box? Give me a call if I can be of any help. Mike

[grey beard]

Anyone need a tie rod or drag link? I have one of each, restored and refinished, available pick up here - almost too long and heavy to ship.

[MBF]

Dutch-I just thought of something else. Make sure that your steering box bolts are tight where the box bolts to the chassis. Had that problem too! Mike

[Vintrader]

Hey Dutch-personally been down that road! I'm going to try to rebuild my steering box over the winter. Do you know exactly what is loose? I've done king pins, tie rod ends, spring shackles, and this summer the drag link was replaced. If everything is tight have you tried adjusting the play out of the steering box? Give me a call if I can be of any help. Mike

Thanks Mike. Still at loss of where to get parts? I would you mind sending me your phone number again? I know I have it somewhere, but where is the question?

Dutch