Teflon EZ Steer Kit what do you think?

[old31]

I have everything apart, so I was thinking of installing the ez steer kit, but I am unsure.

What are your thoughts on this product. Have you used it? Did it help? Did it not make a difference? Worth the money?

https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/...SE_E-Z-STEER-KIT?fromCategory=SearchByKeyword

 

[J Franklin]

Look here - https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276647

 

[whirnot]

I didn't see much difference. But the shortened pitman made a big difference.

 

[CarlG]

I use them.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

I installed the teflon kit. Didn't make a real big difference but helped some. Ensure your balls are round...

Like Bill said, the shorter pitman arm made a big difference.

 

[midgetracer]

I put them in one of my pickups. I did not notice much difference

 

[updraught]

Is it just me, or is this item tricky to find in Snyder's on line cattle dog?
Down the left, not under steering, not under front axle. A search of steering, Model A ... not there.

A search of "steer" brings it up.
Haven't seen the steel ones listed yet, or the bronze impregnated ones.
Are the bronze ones better?

 

[J Franklin]

I've never seen bronze ones, but they may work nicely.

 

[updraught]

https://www.ecklers.com/model-a-for...egnated-with-bronze-20-pieces-28-22435-1.html

Expensive.

 

[ryanheacox]

https://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A3305M.html


Here they are about $20 cheaper. Says they are longer wearing compared to the other teflon seats. I am planning to use the regular teflon when I redo my front end.

 

[alexiskai]

I used the bronze ones. Figured I only wanted to rebuild the darn thing once. Less resistance than steel, but no different from the regular teflon in terms of performance.

 

[Bob Bidonde]

I question the longevity of the Teflon ball socket parts. How many miles before replacement?

Perhaps a grease with a Teflon additive is just as good and much less expensive?

 

[tmiller6]

I’ve been using the Teflon-bronze kit from Mike’s in Georgia. Their current price is $73.25 and I have installed them on three of my cars.

I have them on my slant window sedan and I kept the pitman arm stock. I’m happy with the steering.

 

[rocket1]

I would think if the inserts themselves were available it would be more affordable and I probably would give it a go.

 

[alexiskai]

I would think if the inserts themselves were available it would be more affordable and I probably would give it a go.

That would be these:
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/ProductDetail/A-3305-TEF_TEFLON-SEATS-ONLY-8-PIECE

 

[ryanheacox]

You will need the correct plugs to use those inserts though. Can't use the stock ones.

 

[alexiskai]

Ah good point

 

[duke36]

I question the longevity of the Teflon ball socket parts. How many miles before replacement?

Perhaps a grease with a Teflon additive is just as good and much less expensive?

Use PTFE grease, not lithium or sodium based for the teflon seats.

 

[redmodelt]

And too repeat, no amount of fancy material will compensated for steering arm balls that are too worn.

 

[miff]

I have then on my two cars plus I had the ball ends replaced . Also have the pitman arm shorten .have had no problems with them . Getting ready to build a husker style delivery and plan to do the same .