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Steering slack/play

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari Jul 21, 2025. 4 Replies

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings,…Continue

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Dennis P. DiBari replied to Nile Bolen's discussion Steering slack/play
"Hi Nile,      You are welcome!  Remember, if you adjust the steering box, no more than 1/8th to 1/4 turn clockwise.  The rag joint play is primarily important.  Best of luck with it!! Dennis DiBari"
Jul 21, 2025
Nile Bolen replied to Nile Bolen's discussion Steering slack/play
"Thank you Dennis for the help!  I love this website for this:  passing on knowledge.  I'm going to give this a shot!  thanks much.  Nile"
Jul 21, 2025
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Nile Bolen's discussion Steering slack/play
"Hi Nile,      One more thought on the play in the steering.  Did you test/inspect you Rag Joint?  That can cause a lot of play in the steering as well.  I forgot to mention it with my first rejoinder.  Look at this…"
Jul 20, 2025
Dennis P. DiBari replied to Nile Bolen's discussion Steering slack/play
"Hi Nile,      After all that front end work, there is an adjustment on the steering box, but it shouldn't be overdone.  On top of the box there is an allen key hole, set inside a nut.  You can see this looking over the…"
Jul 20, 2025
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Steering slack/play

I checked the Help page and did a search on the site but didn't see any subjects on steering play/slack.  Since I had someone complete a front end rebuild (Kanter kit, all the control arm bushings, tie rods, sway bar, ball joints, everything) on my 64 deville conv,  there is quite a bit of play in the steering.  At times it's hard to keep the car straight going down the highway.  When it starts drifting and you go to correct, it almost overcorrects and gets scary weaving back and forth trying…See More
Jul 20, 2025
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Nile Bolen commented on Logan Robb's blog post Lower Front End Ball Joints
"this string is informative.  I need to rebuild my front end--loosey goosey is an understatement.  I saw that Jason Edge commented that he bought one of those "deluxe kits":  upper and lower ball joints, upper control arms…"
May 6, 2024
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"Hi Nile, Welcome to the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. It is great to have you with us. Jason. "
Jan 31, 2024
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At 10:29pm on January 31, 2024, Jason Edge said…

Hi Nile, Welcome to the 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter and Website. It is great to have you with us. Jason. 

 
 
 

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lower rear control arm bushings on a 1964 Sedan de Ville

Started by Ron Perry in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Robert Alan Shannon on Tuesday. 3 Replies

Hello I am installing new bushings on my lower control and upper yoke arms. Does anyone have any advise or things I should be aware of in removing and installing the new bushings. Thankyou Ron PerryContinue

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Hey everybody, I have a family owned since new 64 Cadillac model 6267 Deville Convertible I have to part with. It runs strong with a 429 V8 original engine with 90,000 miles on it. Suspension has…Continue

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Take heads off for rebuild

Started by Ian Arnold in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Kurt Oct 3. 13 Replies

Compression test 15 years ago was good. Not a lot of miles since then. Summer car.Last year had a oil pressure issue. Found an aluminum flake had stuck open oil pressure relief valve. (Low pressure…Continue

1963 Dashboard With Autronic Eye Hole

Started by Earl R in For Sale. Last reply by Earl R Oct 2. 4 Replies

I bought this from a yard in Washington state.  I was told it was pulled and kept inside as soon as the car came in. I was going to dye and install it in my '63 Eldorado but sold the car.  Please see…Continue

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Authenticity Manual

Posted by Dennis P. DiBari on August 27, 2026 at 12:45pm 2 Comments

Hi Robert,

     I emailed you more pictures for the Authenticity Manual.

Dennis DiBari

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Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments

Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?

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Many thanks,

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