A few questions, steering and body mount related - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tom · 03-19-2003, 07:14 PM

Ok, first off, my steering. This seems to be a problem on both my trucks, but Im only worried about the 79 right now. The steering kinda wonders from time to time, and if I hit the brakes really hard at freeway speeds [around 80mph] your guess is as good as mine which way its going to pull, but be assured it will pull in one direction. What do I need to do to fix it? New ball joints and bushings all around, or more then just that?

2nd: body mounts. It seems like the rear of my cab is starting to sag a little. I HATE HOW THAT LOOKS! How hard is it to replace those bushings, and how many are there?

**Captkaos** · 03-19-2003, 07:40 PM

Have you checked/bled or messed with the brakes any?
Has it been aligned?

Body bushing are only going to be hard if you can get the bolt out. There are 4 on the cab, 2 for the core support.

Blue Beard · 03-19-2003, 09:47 PM

I had that problem with my brakes.

Had to flush the system out and readjust.

Had nothing to do with the steering box...........But you might adjust the box.

03-19-2003, 07:14 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,750	A few questions, steering and body mount related Ok, first off, my steering. This seems to be a problem on both my trucks, but Im only worried about the 79 right now. The steering kinda wonders from time to time, and if I hit the brakes really hard at freeway speeds [around 80mph] your guess is as good as mine which way its going to pull, but be assured it will pull in one direction. What do I need to do to fix it? New ball joints and bushings all around, or more then just that? 2nd: body mounts. It seems like the rear of my cab is starting to sag a little. I HATE HOW THAT LOOKS! How hard is it to replace those bushings, and how many are there? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-19-2003, 07:40 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Have you checked/bled or messed with the brakes any? Has it been aligned? Body bushing are only going to be hard if you can get the bolt out. There are 4 on the cab, 2 for the core support. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-19-2003, 09:47 PM	#3
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I had that problem with my brakes. Had to flush the system out and readjust. Had nothing to do with the steering box...........But you might adjust the box. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo



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