jeepee

I have an Alpine II and the steering is extremely hard to turn. The ski has a coil spring and a shock but they do not seem to work, the shock is stiff as a steel rod. I was also thinking on riveting strips of polymer plastic under the ski to keep it from sticking to the snow when I stop for a while. Any suggestions???
Thank you,
J-P

RJ Gleason

Is it hard to turn when the front end is lifted off the ground?

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jeepee

When the front end is lifted off the ground, it is easy to steer.

RJ Gleason

Ok then, the issue is that you have too much ski pressure.
Increase the front skid spring pre-load a bit.

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jeepee

Correction, I got the front end off the ground and the ski is still stiff to steer.

jeepee

To RJ Gleason,
I see on your reply a note at the bottom, are you a SW of 472?

RJ Gleason

Yes I am.

Since the steering is stiff with the skis off the ground, then you need to go through and grease where it has fittings and lube the heim joints.

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1980 Indy Trail 440 (for sale)
1980 AC Pantera (donor engine to the 90 wildcat)


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jeepee

Thank you for the tip. You have not answer my second question.
J-P WWM

RJ Gleason

Yes I am.

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w/ Comet 108 Pro-4 clutch & 01 ZR skid

'90 Wildcat Project in progress.

Vintage (sorta)
1980 Indy Trail 440 (for sale)
1980 AC Pantera (donor engine to the 90 wildcat)


http://www.dcdrifters.net/


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http://www.masonicdryden472.org/

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jeepee

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