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1950 Ford HARD steering

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by convert, Jun 20, 2013.

  1. convert
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 1

    convert
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    I have a 1950 Ford and it is harder to steer then a truck.
    I don't have any idea as to the problem. I have been told it is the steering box, and some have said it's not. Can anyone help me fnd the problem?
    Thanks
    Don
     
  2. mitchsfab
    Joined: May 20, 2010
    Posts: 99

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    Have the alignment checked. Also, check the box if its too tight. What size are your front tires? Is it lowered? Stock front end?
     
  3. 40FordGuy
    Joined: Mar 24, 2008
    Posts: 2,907

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    Tire size, and don't forget inflation..... My thought is to pull and rebuild the box.....

    4TTRUK
     
  4. dad-bud
    Joined: Aug 22, 2009
    Posts: 3,884

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    Not much of an intro.
    This is the page where you introduce yourself as you're supposed to do, not the ask a stupid question page.
     
  5. ginuine555
    Joined: Jun 17, 2006
    Posts: 104

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    from louisiana

    Welcome Don. It takes a little getting use to.

    You just asked your question on the page where you introduce yourself. Your not the first one to do it nor will you be the last.

    Not a stupid question, In a parking lot mine is not easy to turn. once it rolling it is no problem. There is usually a good bit of play in the steering. You should get the (green bible) ford shop manual 49-51 ford. You can get them on Ebay for around 20 bucks.

    You can also go to the search section and type in shoeboxford and that will get you to a better area for help
     
    Last edited: Jun 20, 2013
  6. k9racer
    Joined: Jan 20, 2003
    Posts: 3,091

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    I have found that many of these autos have a large build up of grease/dirt/mud where the king pins mount on the spendal. Just pull front wheel place car on jack stand and see the build up. Over 60 years worth..Good luck
     

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