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Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck
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chris4878
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Feb 15, 2009, 4:58 PM
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Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck
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The pittman arm connects to a bar that runs forward to the rest of the steering linkage (don't know what that bar is called). That connection is real loose. Anyone know where I can get the pittman arm and that bar it connects to? Or can they be rebuilt? Thanks Chris in Houston
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Feb 15, 2009, 5:33 PM
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Okay, you are really stressing my memory, here. Drag link, I think. Check with NAPA. I'm amazed at what they can still get. Loren SW Washington
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Feb 16, 2009, 9:06 AM
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You are correct! Draglink it is. NAPA ordered a rebuild kit for me....$90 or so.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Feb 16, 2009, 4:00 PM
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Chris; Super! I am absolutely amazed at the old stuff that they can still get. I had a '40 Ford Coupe. They had the wheel cylinders and brake linings in stock at the warehouse. Unbelievable! Loren SW Washington
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chris007
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Mar 2, 2009, 7:19 PM
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I received the draglink kit: basically 2 cups that fit against eiach side of the ball on the end of the pittman arm, and a spring that applies pressure against the cups to keep the joint snug. Removed old parts and guess what: the old spring was broke. Installed new stuff and steering is much tighter! Now I'm not herding cats as I drive down the road. What a relief! Now rebuilding carb, then off to brakes....that'll be another learning experience I'm sure.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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Mar 3, 2009, 3:03 PM
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Chris; Great news. Glad to hear it worked out so well. I'm sure that NAPA can help you with both the carb and brakes parts, too, if you get into a bind. On the other hand, if it drives straight down the road, that kinda takes the fun out of it. Loren SW Washington
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