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Search Auto Parts Search Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive World>> Antique Car Talk chris4878 Anonymous Poster chris.fischer@kingwoodcable.net Feb 15, 2009, 4:58 PM Post #1 of 6 (2168 views) Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign In 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 Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Feb 15, 2009, 5:33 PM Post #2 of 6 (2166 views) Re: Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign In 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 Guest Anonymous Poster Feb 16, 2009, 9:06 AM Post #3 of 6 (2160 views) Re: Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign In You are correct! Draglink it is. NAPA ordered a rebuild kit for me....$90 or so. Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Feb 16, 2009, 4:00 PM Post #4 of 6 (2149 views) Re: Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign In 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 chris007 Anonymous Poster chris.fischer@kingwoodcable.net Mar 2, 2009, 7:19 PM Post #5 of 6 (2125 views) Re: Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign In 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. Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Mar 3, 2009, 3:03 PM Post #6 of 6 (2118 views) Re: Loose steering on 46 Dodge 1/2 ton truck Sign In 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   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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