Steering problem on 1959 F-250 4x4
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Steering problem on 1959 F-250 4x4
I have a 1959 F-250 4x4 fire truck with 4 worn studs on the front rear end spindle arm where the steering arm mounts. The four studs were previously repaired by rethreading the stud holes for larger studs and later added helicoils to help tighten them. Now I have 1 tight, 2 semi tight and 1 loose nut on these studs. Does anyone have a suggestion to tighten them or know where I can purchase one of these NOS spindle arm castings? Someone suggested welding the steering arm to the spindle arm, is this possible? I drive this truck to fire truck musters and we want to arrive safe. Can anyone help? Thank you.
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This seems to be a weak spot on the early Dana 44. Both hubs on my 59 have some spindle bolt holes repaired, and the top king pin bearing retainer studs heli-coiled over the years.
I don't think welding them is a good idea. But you could have a machine shop weld and rethread the holes.
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This seems to be a weak spot on the early Dana 44. Both hubs on my 59 have some spindle bolt holes repaired, and the top king pin bearing retainer studs heli-coiled over the years.
I don't think welding them is a good idea. But you could have a machine shop weld and rethread the holes.
PS Welcome to the Orphanage! We like pictures!
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