Tightening Steering in a 58 Apache..

External Since: Aug 13, 2006 Posts: 6

Any advice on tightening up the steering on a 58 Apache. New tie rods ?
Ball joints ?
Someone told me installing a 67 steering box would make a big
difference. I'm an all original so far
I know it is a bit loose by nature and by todays standards.
Anyone been down this road already ?

Thanks,

Charlie

External Since: Aug 21, 2005 Posts: 270

On 20 Sep 2006 23:10:31 -0700, "Charlie" <cyclingbro.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:

>Any advice on tightening up the steering on a 58 Apache. New tie rods ?
>Ball joints ?
>Someone told me installing a 67 steering box would make a big
>difference. I'm an all original so far
>I know it is a bit loose by nature and by todays standards.
>Anyone been down this road already ?
>

You mean like "do it right"?

Sure, you can start throwing parts at it. Probably the tie-rods, ball
joints, whatever, are getting well worn, but to do it right you need
to test them and determine where the problem is.

It will never steer like a new vehicle--and a 58 is probably worth
keeping original if possible.

Have you adjusted the lash on the steering box?