Sure...BUT... be aware that sandblasting can drive in the sand past seal areas!
I sandblasted a frame off '56 Vickie that had considerable surface rust on frame & all suspension/steering components [10,000 miles/5yrs ago] What I discovered was that some of the tie rods took on a little sand. This can happen in other areas as well, so be sure to grease all you steering/suspension joints well afterwards. The steering box is another concern. You may want to drain/replace gear oil in box when finished. Overall, be sure not to concentrate the sandblasting at seal areas.
Bottom line on this subject is that it can be done with little adverses effects since steering joints & box are not high rpm mechanics that may suffer rapid wear due to a little dust....just be sure to grease joints well when done.
I sandblasted a frame off '56 Vickie that had considerable surface rust on frame & all suspension/steering components [10,000 miles/5yrs ago] What I discovered was that some of the tie rods took on a little sand. This can happen in other areas as well, so be sure to grease all you steering/suspension joints well afterwards. The steering box is another concern. You may want to drain/replace gear oil in box when finished. Overall, be sure not to concentrate the sandblasting at seal areas.
Bottom line on this subject is that it can be done with little adverses effects since steering joints & box are not high rpm mechanics that may suffer rapid wear due to a little dust....just be sure to grease joints well when done.
