Early Bronco steering play - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

mortimersnerd · 02-01-2011, 10:56 PM

I'm trying to get rid of the 5-6" of play in my steering wheel I'm thinking that the place to start is with a new drag link and tie rod, but wanted to get a second opinion. I've got a ton of rotational movement in the steering linkage per the vid below:

YouTube - EB steering play 2

Ideas? I'm thinking that if I replace parts I'll go to GM ends with DOM tubing for price, strength and replacement availability but would like any ideas you all have as well.

Quick & Dirty · 02-02-2011, 07:26 AM

Change the bushings in the panhard bar while you're at it. Or get a heim ended one. See how the frame moves side to side a little in the video?

Durtymax · 02-02-2011, 08:05 AM

X2^ I would go to heims on the panhard bar too. I would also go to heims and heavy wall DOM for the steering linkage. Just my thoughts.

beefdawg · 02-02-2011, 08:12 AM

something like this with hydro assist?

welndmn · 02-02-2011, 08:33 AM

I'd say your tie rod ends and your track bar bushing are well worn out.

WildHorses · 02-02-2011, 10:44 AM

Yeah i think im going to have to agree about the bushings. Thats the first place i would check.

02-01-2011, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
mortimersnerd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Member # 165852 Posts: 3	Early Bronco steering play I'm trying to get rid of the 5-6" of play in my steering wheel I'm thinking that the place to start is with a new drag link and tie rod, but wanted to get a second opinion. I've got a ton of rotational movement in the steering linkage per the vid below: YouTube - EB steering play 2 Ideas? I'm thinking that if I replace parts I'll go to GM ends with DOM tubing for price, strength and replacement availability but would like any ideas you all have as well.

02-02-2011, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Durtymax Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 141215 Posts: 187	X2^ I would go to heims on the panhard bar too. I would also go to heims and heavy wall DOM for the steering linkage. Just my thoughts. __________________ 69 on tons, 5.38's, detroits, PSC full hydro on 42" balloons.

02-02-2011, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
beefdawg vayacondios Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 87698 Location: nor cal Posts: 1,274	something like this with hydro assist? Attached Images __________________ ---- 80 cjunk7, with stuff--SOLD new build... 90 yjunk, longer, wider, more stuff, fasten your seat belt, it makes it harder for the aliens to suck you out of your rig ---- NRA LIFE MEMBER ----

02-02-2011, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 17,434 Blog Entries: 3	I'd say your tie rod ends and your track bar bushing are well worn out. __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats. 47' CJ2a, 302, C4, 33's. 2012, year of the flat fender.

02-02-2011, 10:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
WildHorses Best Bronco Parts! Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19421 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 411	Yeah i think im going to have to agree about the bushings. Thats the first place i would check. __________________ WILD HORSES 4X4 & Off-Road Parts 640 N. Eldorado Stockton CA 95202 209-943-0991 http://www.wildhorses4x4.com HEADBANGER Roll Bar Pads Monthly Specials Ebay

02-02-2011, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Quick & Dirty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 38200 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 490	Change the bushings in the panhard bar while you're at it. Or get a heim ended one. See how the frame moves side to side a little in the video?

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