Steering column issues .
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hornsco
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Steering column issues .
My motor and tranny have been rebuilt . The bushings have been replaced and linkage is in good shape . Is it a common problem for the steering column to go bad ? Which is the best remedy, rebuild ,factory upgrade or after market ?
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69Ford
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Re: Steering column issues .
What column Automatic, 3 Speed on tree, 4 speed on floor. Power or Armstrong steering. First find out what's wrong most likely lower bearing. The only one I haven't had experience with is three on tree. Very easy to restore. Link http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... =5&t=72274
1969 Ford F100 Styleside standard cab 360 C6
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sargentrs
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Re: Steering column issues .
I've rebuilt my former 3 on the tree, too, it was pretty much the same process as the auto column. Rebuilding is cheap and not that difficult. When you say the "column went bad" what symptoms are you having? The most common problem is the lower column bearing wearing out. Next would be the rag joint.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.