[TR] Front end "play'

[David Friedlander]

Thanks, Bill. There is no movement when testing at the 6 and 12 o'clock
positions (bearings are new and appropriately tightened).

I suppose it could be the linkage but, since all parts are new, I wouldn't
know where to start.  Not sure how to 'tighten up' the front end linkage.
Maybe I've been 'spoiled' by the rack-and-pinion setup I installed in my
TR6, some years back. Even the peg on the steering box drop arm is new...

Dave

On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 3:43 PM bill beecher <notakitcar at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Is it in the linkage or the wheel bearings?  If you can get that movement
> when you grab the wheel at 12 & 6, then re-check the bearing tightness.
>
> If the linkage, and not the steering box, check the bushings in the idler
> arm.  BTDT.
>
> Bill
> TS30800L
>
> Sent from my TRS80
>
> On May 26, 2021, at 1:37 PM, David Friedlander <forzion7 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Hey all ~
>
> I've rebuilt the front suspension and steering on my TR3A
> including the steering box and all steering components. I have
> checked fit and function as best as I can but, with the front
> end on jackstands and grabbing the wheel at the 3 and 9
> o'clock positions , I note that there is about 1/4 to 3/8" "play."
> Is this normal? Should there be zero play in the front wheels?
>
> Thanks for any insights....
>
> Dave Friedlander
> '59 TR3A
> '74 TR6
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