As the WHEEL TURNS (or doesn't) continued steering saga
#81
Thanks, fanatic, I have them at the top but will put them rearward one notch again. That's where they were before this tear down.
Here's some pics:
Fresh paint! Skyjacker used to paint their parts red.
Drag link at pitman arm is standard boot.
Driver side puck bushing.
Passenger side puck bushing. Drag link is sleeve boot that's open on the bottom.
Old Moog with my washers hack to prevent rollover.
Here's some pics:
Fresh paint! Skyjacker used to paint their parts red.
Drag link at pitman arm is standard boot.
Driver side puck bushing.
Passenger side puck bushing. Drag link is sleeve boot that's open on the bottom.
Old Moog with my washers hack to prevent rollover.
#82
Thanks, fanatic, I have them at the top but will put them rearward one notch again. That's where they were before this tear down.
Here's some pics:
Fresh paint! Skyjacker used to paint their parts red.
Drag link at pitman arm is standard boot.
Driver side puck bushing.
Passenger side puck bushing. Drag link is sleeve boot that's open on the bottom.
Old Moog with my washers hack to prevent rollover.
Here's some pics:
Fresh paint! Skyjacker used to paint their parts red.
Drag link at pitman arm is standard boot.
Driver side puck bushing.
Passenger side puck bushing. Drag link is sleeve boot that's open on the bottom.
Old Moog with my washers hack to prevent rollover.
#84
#85
Your phone turned "paint" into "lodging"? Wow, I thought my phone was bad.
I used ACE oil enamel. Basically tractor paint. On the track bar I used some red spray paint I had with etching primer underneath.
Took her for a longer drive today and it's definitely tighter in the suspension. I barely feel potholes or any road imperfections. The steering is smooth and quiet! The pump no longer whines. Apparently either or both the track bar and moogs were causing it undue stress. It still isn't real positive on center though. Not sure how to get that feel. When I drive my parents' Tahoe it always centers nice with good power either way. It's a steering gear as well but IFS so who knows. Drives like a car that thing.
But there's very little play now and it seems to have power assist both ways, just not very much. It reminds me of a brand new power wagon I test drove a couple years ago. Surprisingly didn't have very positive steering either. I'm okay with this and hope it will only improve as the joints break in. I'm debating re-installing the stabilizer shock on the new TREs . . . .
I used ACE oil enamel. Basically tractor paint. On the track bar I used some red spray paint I had with etching primer underneath.
Took her for a longer drive today and it's definitely tighter in the suspension. I barely feel potholes or any road imperfections. The steering is smooth and quiet! The pump no longer whines. Apparently either or both the track bar and moogs were causing it undue stress. It still isn't real positive on center though. Not sure how to get that feel. When I drive my parents' Tahoe it always centers nice with good power either way. It's a steering gear as well but IFS so who knows. Drives like a car that thing.
But there's very little play now and it seems to have power assist both ways, just not very much. It reminds me of a brand new power wagon I test drove a couple years ago. Surprisingly didn't have very positive steering either. I'm okay with this and hope it will only improve as the joints break in. I'm debating re-installing the stabilizer shock on the new TREs . . . .
#86
Your phone turned "paint" into "lodging"? Wow, I thought my phone was bad.
I used ACE oil enamel. Basically tractor paint. On the track bar I used some red spray paint I had with etching primer underneath.
Took her for a longer drive today and it's definitely tighter in the suspension. I barely feel potholes or any road imperfections. The steering is smooth and quiet! The pump no longer whines. Apparently either or both the track bar and moogs were causing it undue stress. It still isn't real positive on center though. Not sure how to get that feel. When I drive my parents' Tahoe it always centers nice with good power either way. It's a steering gear as well but IFS so who knows. Drives like a car that thing.
But there's very little play now and it seems to have power assist both ways, just not very much. It reminds me of a brand new power wagon I test drove a couple years ago. Surprisingly didn't have very positive steering either. I'm okay with this and hope it will only improve as the joints break in. I'm debating re-installing the stabilizer shock on the new TREs . . . .
I used ACE oil enamel. Basically tractor paint. On the track bar I used some red spray paint I had with etching primer underneath.
Took her for a longer drive today and it's definitely tighter in the suspension. I barely feel potholes or any road imperfections. The steering is smooth and quiet! The pump no longer whines. Apparently either or both the track bar and moogs were causing it undue stress. It still isn't real positive on center though. Not sure how to get that feel. When I drive my parents' Tahoe it always centers nice with good power either way. It's a steering gear as well but IFS so who knows. Drives like a car that thing.
But there's very little play now and it seems to have power assist both ways, just not very much. It reminds me of a brand new power wagon I test drove a couple years ago. Surprisingly didn't have very positive steering either. I'm okay with this and hope it will only improve as the joints break in. I'm debating re-installing the stabilizer shock on the new TREs . . . .
So did the GM style tie rod ends solve the tie-rod roll problem?
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#87
Your phone turned "paint" into "lodging"? Wow, I thought my phone was bad.
I used ACE oil enamel. Basically tractor paint. On the track bar I used some red spray paint I had with etching primer underneath.
Took her for a longer drive today and it's definitely tighter in the suspension. I barely feel potholes or any road imperfections. The steering is smooth and quiet! The pump no longer whines. Apparently either or both the track bar and moogs were causing it undue stress. It still isn't real positive on center though. Not sure how to get that feel. When I drive my parents' Tahoe it always centers nice with good power either way. It's a steering gear as well but IFS so who knows. Drives like a car that thing.
But there's very little play now and it seems to have power assist both ways, just not very much. It reminds me of a brand new power wagon I test drove a couple years ago. Surprisingly didn't have very positive steering either. I'm okay with this and hope it will only improve as the joints break in. I'm debating re-installing the stabilizer shock on the new TREs . . . .
I used ACE oil enamel. Basically tractor paint. On the track bar I used some red spray paint I had with etching primer underneath.
Took her for a longer drive today and it's definitely tighter in the suspension. I barely feel potholes or any road imperfections. The steering is smooth and quiet! The pump no longer whines. Apparently either or both the track bar and moogs were causing it undue stress. It still isn't real positive on center though. Not sure how to get that feel. When I drive my parents' Tahoe it always centers nice with good power either way. It's a steering gear as well but IFS so who knows. Drives like a car that thing.
But there's very little play now and it seems to have power assist both ways, just not very much. It reminds me of a brand new power wagon I test drove a couple years ago. Surprisingly didn't have very positive steering either. I'm okay with this and hope it will only improve as the joints break in. I'm debating re-installing the stabilizer shock on the new TREs . . . .
#88
You seem real curious about this for awhile so go ahead and get them. See what happens. It was like 180 bucks or so from rockauto.
#89
Drove around tonight and the truck is definitely better. My rebuild on the track bar is awesome. It's even better than when new. Had no idea that is was so shot and rusted solid. The suspension is now so tight yet supple and smooth. And the tie rods are feeling better. I'll update after a few hundred miles.
#90
Seems to. The design doesn't allow the crossover tie rods to roll so, yeah. I can't turn them up and down while underneath like the moogs. It's almost a true crossover system.
You seem real curious about this for awhile so go ahead and get them. See what happens. It was like 180 bucks or so from rockauto.
You seem real curious about this for awhile so go ahead and get them. See what happens. It was like 180 bucks or so from rockauto.