73' travco front end not good

Started by gezundheit, June 28, 2015, 06:41 PM

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gezundheit

the ride was bad since I've owned her and I've recently installed new shocks all Around and new front springs also rebuilt power steering pump.two new steer tires And new front discs,rotor and pads.she tracks true with little wander.  the bad is Apparent when I'm behind the wheel.going over a pot hole or any degraded road Condition produces a crash of the steering column,up and down with noise and Vibration.ive listed the new work done and would like to complete rebuild.im sure I've overlooked a lot,like rubber bushings and such but am unsure what?

DaveVA78Chieftain

king pins
Raise frontend up on jackstands.  Use pry bar to lift up wheel to see if there is excess play and wobble in the king pins

Dave
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Dr. Righteous

Yep.  If you are getting "death wobble" when you hit a bump likely the king pins are worn out.
All to common issue on these.

DaveVA78Chieftain

BTW - The King pins should be greased at least once a year.  I suspect many people do not even know the zert fittings are even there.  Major reason for the king pins to wear out on a Dodge chassis.
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