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cleszkie · 03-24-2019, 02:56 PM

I hear talk of front differentials so I assume it is a four wheel drive truck. Do you know if it has a posi-traction unit in the front differential? Issues with a posi (binding/dragging) could result in the slight pushing you are feeling at the beginning of turns. Just a thought.

**Stocker** · 03-24-2019, 03:48 PM

^^ I hadn't even considered anything to do with a front drive axle but that brings up more possibilities. If it is a 4x4 truck, simply having the hubs locked in, even in 2WD, can make steering & braking have a slightly different feel. I guess front diff problems or issues with one or both locking hubs could throw even more into the mix.

Swedchevy67, can you give us more details about your truck? Pics would help too.

**Boog** · 03-25-2019, 11:39 AM

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I would want to see what wheels and tires it has and have a look at the steering center link too. Pics would be helpful. We might spot something obvious. Who knows, the rear differential may be welded in that thing which could make it harder to turn. A lot can be done to 50 year old vehicles by less than professional people.

Does your center steering link look like this one? If so yours is installed backwards too. These pics were provided by board members. The inner tie rods mount to the back side of the center link and to do so the center link has to be removed and switched around. It does make a difference in how the truck drives. It should look like the 2nd pic with the tie rod nuts to the front of the link.

Swedchevy67 · 03-25-2019, 12:47 PM

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Does your center steering link look like this one? If so yours is installed backwards too. These pics were provided by board members. The inner tie rods mount to the back side of the center link and to do so the center link has to be removed and switched around. It does make a difference in how the truck drives. It should look like the 2nd pic with the tie rod nuts to the front of the link.

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**Boog** · 03-25-2019, 01:05 PM

We can rule out steering linkage then. Is the antisway bar rubbing something? I see your arrow.

Swedchevy67 · 03-25-2019, 01:27 PM

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No, just did the arrow to show where it’s tight.
The distance it’s about 2cm.
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Swedchevy67 · 03-25-2019, 01:35 PM

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No, just did the arrow to show where it’s tight.
The distance it’s about 2cm.
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03-24-2019, 02:56 PM	#26
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Slippery tyres I hear talk of front differentials so I assume it is a four wheel drive truck. Do you know if it has a posi-traction unit in the front differential? Issues with a posi (binding/dragging) could result in the slight pushing you are feeling at the beginning of turns. Just a thought.

03-24-2019, 03:48 PM	#27
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Slippery tyres ^^ I hadn't even considered anything to do with a front drive axle but that brings up more possibilities. If it is a 4x4 truck, simply having the hubs locked in, even in 2WD, can make steering & braking have a slightly different feel. I guess front diff problems or issues with one or both locking hubs could throw even more into the mix. Swedchevy67, can you give us more details about your truck? Pics would help too. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-25-2019, 01:05 PM	#30
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: Slippery tyres We can rule out steering linkage then. Is the antisway bar rubbing something? I see your arrow. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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