BlueCruiser84
SILVER Star
I sprung my 60 over a while ago and (due to lack of funds/time) I have finally started to drive it. Drives great and is very stable.
With the spring over I did a cut and turn, installed new hi steer which consisted of drag link/ends, tie rod/ends, and a pitman arm. I rebuilt the front end with new bearings and seals and put on 35s. Before the spring over I had no issues,
My issue is that it has an incredibly strong pull to the left when I am driving straight.
That is to say I cannot drive in a straight line without a hand firmly on the wheel. If I hold the steering wheel straight the vehicle drives straight. If I let go of the steering wheel it rotates and the vehicle pulls sharply left.
--Could this be caster related? ie. I did the cut and turn wrong? I don't think I did, I put a level on it about 20 times, but I guess it could have happened.
--If I put the pitman arm on incorrectly would it pull like this? It points straight ahead when the wheels point straight ahead. Would the sector shaft want to return to center... or something like that?
--Would a sticking hub on the driver side cause something like this?
--The brake caliper does not get hot so I do not think it is dragging.
--I have checked and rechecked tire pressure so I am pretty sure that isn't the cause.
Any ideas?
Aaanndd here is a shot of the truck, not that it has anything to do with the problem, but, aye, who doesn't like pictures?
With the spring over I did a cut and turn, installed new hi steer which consisted of drag link/ends, tie rod/ends, and a pitman arm. I rebuilt the front end with new bearings and seals and put on 35s. Before the spring over I had no issues,
My issue is that it has an incredibly strong pull to the left when I am driving straight.
That is to say I cannot drive in a straight line without a hand firmly on the wheel. If I hold the steering wheel straight the vehicle drives straight. If I let go of the steering wheel it rotates and the vehicle pulls sharply left.
--Could this be caster related? ie. I did the cut and turn wrong? I don't think I did, I put a level on it about 20 times, but I guess it could have happened.
--If I put the pitman arm on incorrectly would it pull like this? It points straight ahead when the wheels point straight ahead. Would the sector shaft want to return to center... or something like that?
--Would a sticking hub on the driver side cause something like this?
--The brake caliper does not get hot so I do not think it is dragging.
--I have checked and rechecked tire pressure so I am pretty sure that isn't the cause.
Any ideas?
Aaanndd here is a shot of the truck, not that it has anything to do with the problem, but, aye, who doesn't like pictures?
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