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1957Napcofan · 12-02-2022, 05:13 PM

Found the problem. I had used the old front leaf spring rear pin bushing bolts. From the assembly manual it shows to have the machined portion of the bolt installed down. On the left spring I had it installed at the 9 o'clock position. So what that caused is when I turned the wheel the left leaf spring would move back and forth and move the front axle. The new style pin bolts are a better design and don't have to be timed. I also machined down my steering arm to make my drag link level.

12-02-2022, 05:13 PM	#23
1957Napcofan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Auburn Ca. Posts: 38	Re: 1955-59 Chevy 4x4 Power steering problems Found the problem. I had used the old front leaf spring rear pin bushing bolts. From the assembly manual it shows to have the machined portion of the bolt installed down. On the left spring I had it installed at the 9 o'clock position. So what that caused is when I turned the wheel the left leaf spring would move back and forth and move the front axle. The new style pin bolts are a better design and don't have to be timed. I also machined down my steering arm to make my drag link level. Attached Images Last edited by 1957Napcofan; 12-02-2022 at 08:40 PM.