[TR] Front end "play'

[Bob]

Dave,

The one thing often looked over is the bushings in the arm between the 
steering box and the idler arm. I replaced the rubber bushings with 
nylatron (sp) years ago and have zero free play in my 58. Worth a look.

Bob

On 5/26/21 2:36 PM, David Friedlander 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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