View Single Post
Old 04-02-2013, 02:40 PM   #329
Coach529
Registered User
 
Coach529's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
Posts: 1,757
Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena View Post
Coach,

Another question as I consider if I'll end up using the original straight axle vs. IFS.

How tight/loose is your steering?

I ask because on my truck you have to sort of steer left and right (constant correction)to stay straight! I assume the new kingpins, tie rods, corrected steering arms tighten things up a bunch, BUT did you do anything with the steering box? Will you? Is a power steering conversion in your future?
I plan on tightening up the adjustment, but there is not an abundance of slack at this point.

From the steering box to the hubs everything is brand new. All new ball joints on the drag link, on the steering arms and new bearings in the hub. Better than new by far!!

Power steering? Maybe.......a big maybe. I wanna put some miles on it first before I make the decision.
__________________
1949 Chevy 3600

"Adventures of Henry"

http://smu.gs/QOlhWY
Coach529 is offline   Reply With Quote