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steering wheel alignment
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ross49 |
02-07-2020 @ 8:34 AM
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My steering wheel on my 47 Ford is off center when the wheels are straight. Is this adjustment accomplished by adjusting the drag link?
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woodiewagon46 |
02-07-2020 @ 11:33 AM
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Any good alignment shop can center the steering wheel for you. It's also not too hard to do yourself but several test drives might be required. I did mine and believe it or not the "crown" of the streets will affect it. Yes the drag link is the part you need to adjust.
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kubes40 |
02-07-2020 @ 11:42 AM
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As has been stated, yes, you can adjust this yourself and yes, do so with the drag link. I'd suggest creeping up on the correct position - perhaps turn the tie rod end one revolution at a time. The crown of the road will effect the centering of the wheel if the front chassis is worn and or the steering gear is worn and / or not adjusted correctly. .
Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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