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backroadbandit

01-17-2019 10:06 PM

adjusting play in steering

72 Blazer has some slack or wander when going down road. Tried adjusting steering box but didn't help.

YoungPup1977

01-17-2019 10:25 PM

Re: adjusting play in steering

Quote:

Originally Posted by backroadbandit (Post 8445499)

72 Blazer has some slack or wander when going down road. Tried adjusting steering box but didn't help.

How are the tie rod ends. Are the ball joints worn out. Does it wander when going up the road or just down the road.

Ewr101

01-18-2019 09:39 PM

Re: adjusting play in steering

How does the rag joint on the steering shaft look?

backroadbandit

01-19-2019 05:13 PM

Re: adjusting play in steering

Nothing loose on tie rod ends. When it drifts to one side if you try to correct very much it drifts to the other side. Have to constantly move steering wheel back and forth lightly.

franken

01-19-2019 08:31 PM

Re: adjusting play in steering

Post #4 suggests the toe is off, but you need to get someone to rock the wheel back and forth while you look at what moves in the steering system and when.

backroadbandit

01-21-2019 01:41 PM

Re: adjusting play in steering

Thank you

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