M37B3 Project Continues at Snails Pace

[k8icu]

I finally got out to the garage yesterday with my son-in-law and we spent about 3 hours getting the power steering and drag link installed. Steering, bracket and draglink are from mid-70’s Dodge W200 (aka M880’s). I have never been a big fan of the zigzag draglink of the original truck so I opted for a tad bit more modern design even if it is over 35 years old. I am more comfortable with it. Had to drill some new holes and had to cut a 1 inch hole in the frame to clear the back side of the steering gear box and had to weld a small gusset to the frame for the bottom bolt, but all in all a good install.

35 degree day had two effects on me. First I moved a little slower and two my legs today are killing me. Next step is to figure out the steering column. I see a trip to Summit in my near future....

Here are some pics for you.

[Monkey Man]

So, please fill me in more on the design, I have been unable to fit my steering box to my RHD setup as the zig-zag link sytem is not giving me the clearance I need for the inverted box....

MM

[k8icu]

MM,

The front axle, steering gear, draglink and the bracket are all from a mid 70's Dodge W200. I'm not sure how you would make it work on a stock axle with its ball and socket setup. This is standard set up with the tappered ball joint type connections on the draglink.

[PoW]

That 'Zig-Zag' link is what gives the G741 the gift of no 'bump steering'.

Delete at your own risk.

Dennis

[Monkey Man]

No worries guys, I'll keep looking for the bits I need then

MM

[HingsingM37]

K8ICU,

Good to see you got some time to wrench sir. I hope all goes well with the steering mod. One day I will get up there to see that truck.I hope I can find the time to get back on my M101A1 this spring, most free time this summer will be used fixing up mom's house and getting it ready to sell. I still have the brake repairs to do on the M37. It doesn't get easier with the cold, I had to work on the daily driver this past Saturday with only a LP tank radiant heater for warmth. I ached pretty good the next day. Enjoy your garage time even if it is at a snails pace

[k8icu]

Yeah David it was cold out there. I may be able to get back out there this weekend. We'll see. I need to spend some money so I have to see what the boss says...