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Re: [oletrucks] Steering arm (drag link) Help!

To: WR Teto <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Steering arm (drag link) Help!
From: ADvent@thuntek.net
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2000 12:05:42 -0700
look at your front cab mounts. mine makes a noise too and thats what it is.

WR Teto wrote:

> When I bought my truck and drove it home, I had a clunk in the right side.
> After I got to tearing out the entire front end, I found the rear mount for
> the right front spring was cracked in half.  It still held the bushing, but
> I'm sure this is what was making the noise.  Another area to check if you
> run out of ideas.
>
> Wally
>
> > Oletruckers:
> > I may have a steering arm problem too but I was wanting a
> > diagnosis from the group.  When I hit a bump while turning left, I
> > feel a clunk as if something in the front end is loose.  Otherwise,
> > the truck steers great, doesn't wander, etc.  I have new tie rod ends
> > and kingpins although there is a little more end play in the left
> > kingpin than the right, but it's still within spec.  I can get both king
> > pins to rock a little bit if I shake the tire really hard.  My shocks are
> > old and may be worn out.  I've adusted the steering arms but the
> > plugs are screwed in so far now that they go way beyond the cotter
> > key.  The book isn't real specific on how much to adjust the
> > steering arms and I can still get movement when I turn the wheel
> > as the springs compress.  Any ideas???  Thanks,
>
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