1967 f250 camper special

[herzberg]

i put new tires on the truck and it drives nice, doesnt pull left or right,
but if i hit a bump the truck jerks reall hard one way or the other, any idea what causes this?
I have power steering and i can move the steering wheel 3 or 4 inches before it grabs..

[forrestbump]

Start checking the usual suspension components and their alignment: Shocks, Strut Arm Bushings, King Pins, Tie Rod Ends, Camber, Toe In.

Because twin I beams require so little maintenance, they're usually neglected.

[herzberg]

will do,am I just looking for wear and things things that just dont look right?

[forrestbump]

Jack up your suspension, support it with jackstands, than start moving the various components around by hand. You're looking for anything that feels sloppy or looks obviously worn out.

Wiggle the tires from top to bottom to check king pin wear, push the tires front to back to check strut arm bushing wear.

It helps to have someone else turn the steering wheel while you're under the truck too. Listen and watch all components movement. The stuff that's bad will jump out at ya.

[herzberg]

ok I will give you an update after i do it, Thanks so much!!!

[fordman]

look at the rag joint too. it is the most easily worn part on these trucks.

[herzberg]

wow, what is a rag joint?
I will check it but have never heard of it.
thanks

[forrestbump]

A rag joint is the coupler that attaches the steering shaft to the steering box. It's made of multiple plies of rubber that has metal strands woven into it.

It's designed to "give" as the cab is mounted on rubber and the steering box is bolted to the chassis.

Yup... they wear out and need replacement. Be sure and get one that has the metal strap on it for your horn to work properly.

[herzberg]

always wondered what that thing was called!!!!!
thanks

[herzberg]

can anyone explain how to post a pic on here?

[fordman]

clcik post a reply. scroll down. click the upload attachment tab. click browse. then select your picture and click submit. i fth epicture is too large yo uhave to go to photobucket and upload the picture there. and use a link to show the picture.

[herzberg]

wouldnt have a clue , not that tech savey,
i was gonna post a pic of the Rag Joint on my truck, to get an idea if it looks bad or not..

[herzberg]

ok the rag joint is torn, how does it come off?

[fordman]

remove the single bolt from the bottom to release it from the steering box. then remove the two nuts from the steering flange. before you remove the last two nuts you mihgt want to loosen the steering column fromt he dash.its just two bolts. then jerk the steering column up off of the steering box. that way you can have room to get the rag joint out .

[herzberg]

sounds easy enough to me, ill give er a try
thanks