: steering problems on a striaght axled 1990 chevy


tommyhubbs
09-08-2008, 06:57 PM
i have this problem that i can turn all the way passenger but i can't turn all the way driver ???

JeffHPK5
09-08-2008, 07:04 PM
You need to post more info about your set-up... mostly steering particulars.


Vague posts bring the beat-down quick !

85stanky
09-08-2008, 07:41 PM
or it could just be that you forgot to put your pitman arm on centered...hope its just that because thats a very simple fix with the right puller. good luck

trkklr77
09-08-2008, 09:55 PM
x2 you didnt center either your arm or your tires when you made the draglink up.

Grumpy_old_fart
09-08-2008, 10:47 PM
x2 you didnt center either your arm or your tires when you made the draglink up.

doesnt that fit under the tag "Operator Headspace and Timing"?

Donahue
09-08-2008, 10:51 PM
draglink is too long.

woodchuck2
09-09-2008, 06:44 AM
x2 you didnt center either your arm or your tires when you made the draglink up.

X3, i am guessing his steering wheel was probably off center too. I have seen guys pull the steering wheel, recenter it and wonder why they can only steer in one direction.

HAPPYJOHN
09-09-2008, 06:12 PM
Try this; turn the steering wheel to center the tires straight ahead,
then pull pitman arm off box. turn steering wheel all the way to left, note position.
then turn all the way to right, counting turns. Now, turn HALFWAY back, then
re-install pitman. Should be close.....

Grumpy_old_fart
09-09-2008, 06:21 PM
the pitman arm is keyed.

this will only work if you grind the keys down inside the pitman arm. not the best idea.

please just extend the drag link as mentioned.

trkklr77
09-09-2008, 07:16 PM
which is done if you are using the van arm .

koolk10
09-09-2008, 07:23 PM
if you get your wheel center like happyjohn stated then build your drag link off that point then use your adjustment to fine tune it