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Marti, the image below shows the cap drilled. I used a greased bit like you suggested. After two weeks of soaking one in CLP and a second soaking in "Heat Valve Lubricant" (GM), there is no change to speak of, both still require 50 to 70 ft-lb to turn. The penetrants have yet to exit on the...

I agree with you Jon. Suppose I could cook one on the stove in oil and then move it into a bath of cold oil. A digital thermometer to keep track of temps. Then again, soaking in different penetrants for two weeks didn't accomplish a thing. Wonder if the joints got tight during their time in...

Thanks for your help Marti! Another confirmation that I'm on the right track. I began the thread with this: http://steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=8407&start=60 but separated this question from the main body of things for a more specific answer and got it. You guys...

Thanks Knucklehead, beautiful, this forum really is a great resource! I'm now positive that the handling problem can be traced to the ball joints.

Appreciate your help! The alignment may be a problem too, since the right front tire is worn unevenly, but that will have to wait, gotto fix the ball joints first. I was almost afraid of breaking something when turning the steering wheel the first time (both front axles on blocks). The system...

Yes Marti, thanks, that would be great. The more info the better, the 8x8 may have two steering axles, but the principle is the same and all factors effecting the alignment apply. My friend Frank in Tulsa, OK says that his xm757 "drifts" on the road. His joints are also very tight. IMHO the...

Question for you 5-ton guys, if you put the front wheels off the ground, how hard is it to turn the steering wheel without the engine/pwr steering running? I'm trying to find out what's "normal". My 8x8 with two axle steering is extremely hard to turn and the ball joints are very tight, just...