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    Bump steer in my 63

    Semberton
    Semberton


    Number of posts : 24
    Location : Savannah,ga
    Registration date : 2014-11-14

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    Post by Semberton Mon Dec 08, 2014 3:07 pm

    Ive had a bump steer issue for a while. I replaced the king pins and shocks but still have it. Everything seems tight. Suggestions? Thanks
    EconoUSAparts
    EconoUSAparts


    Number of posts : 2198
    Location : Ft Thomas,Ky
    Registration date : 2008-05-17

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    Post by EconoUSAparts Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:50 pm

    Are you sure you installed the spindles back on the correct sides of the axle and didn't install the axle backwards? It has a specific factory set angle to it that could cause that if reversed.
    Semberton
    Semberton


    Number of posts : 24
    Location : Savannah,ga
    Registration date : 2014-11-14

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    Post by Semberton Sat Dec 13, 2014 6:13 pm

    No I really don't know if I switched them or not. How can I tell?
    EconoUSAparts
    EconoUSAparts


    Number of posts : 2198
    Location : Ft Thomas,Ky
    Registration date : 2008-05-17

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    Post by EconoUSAparts Sun Dec 14, 2014 12:51 pm

    You can only switch them if you completely removed the axle from the truck. Spray a little red paint on one side of axle and spindle so you'll know which side goes where during reassembly by matching up the painted parts. You would have to look under the van and see which way the axle is tilted to be sure.
    Twinpilot001
    Twinpilot001


    Number of posts : 6186
    Location : spokane ,Wa.
    Registration date : 2009-09-28

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    Post by Twinpilot001 Sun Dec 14, 2014 1:02 pm

    around 30 years back- I rebuilt a 56 chev pu =basic same front axle a on our vans. Had the same problems as ur experiencing too. I was told to put a steering stabilizer on it . I did & here today still driving that same truck with same parts on it & never had any problem since to date!!=

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mon-sc2917/overview/
    Semberton
    Semberton


    Number of posts : 24
    Location : Savannah,ga
    Registration date : 2014-11-14

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    Post by Semberton Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:20 am

    Thanks for the advice. I didn't remove the entire axle so I will try the stabilizer.
    Twinpilot001
    Twinpilot001


    Number of posts : 6186
    Location : spokane ,Wa.
    Registration date : 2009-09-28

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    Post by Twinpilot001 Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:22 am

    I really didnt believe -it would work! An older auto parts store clued me in on that!! has worked flawlessly for over 30 years now!! cheers cheers cheers

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