Pre 84 Trucks 1st gen pickups

Steering problem fixed!

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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Steering problem fixed!

So I posted a while back about some steering issues, DW really. I ended up doing a knuckle rebuild and installing power steering. The used PS setup (everything included) was cheaper at the moment than hysteer. Drives like a dream now, on the highway you can let go and steer with your knee! Tires may be a little off balance from sitting for a few years. Next I will be rebuilding the brake calipers, has V6 calipers and one is pulling pretty bad, and adding rear discs. Stoked on that upgrade. I wondering if when I finally do hysteer, if I should go with the RUFS? I'm clueless to what my current leaf setup is, it was like this when I bought it. I'm happy for now, but you all know these trucks are never finished! Always room to go bigger and better! Here's a pic for fun.

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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Don't remember reading your last post, but glad you got it fixed! I'm jealous of your first gen, they're my favorites. Looks like you have fun with it!
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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They are my favorite! This is my 3rd one and I regret letting the other 2 go. Never parting with this one. Other than a few nic-nacs (lighting/wiring cleanup) and of course some decent paint and body work, it's extremely clean. Paid $2500 in it's current condition with the BFGs running and driving, locked front and rear with 5.29s. Other than the PS upgrade and knuckle rebuild, I've added nothing. I have enough paint to spray it gunmetal grey (it's the code from the newer Shelby). Can't wait to see it all one color! Not sure if the RUF is neccesary for my style. Not much rock climbing up here in the PNW, mostly muddy, rutted out trails. If anyone in Washington has a straight-ish first gen short box they need removed from their property at a low cost, please chime in!
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