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Bob Gervais · 07-09-2005, 05:38 PM

That much freeplay is not normal. Check the frame, as mentioned by Prerunner. You'll need to remove the steering box to be able to get a good look at it.

Also, I assume you checked all the front end components, did you check the wheel bearings as well? I chased a problem like this on my 87 for a couple weeks, only to find that my Dad improperly set the front wheel bearings and they were way too loose. I set them properly, and it's been fine ever since.

07-09-2005, 05:38 PM	#4
Bob Gervais Truckless for the moment... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 180	That much freeplay is not normal. Check the frame, as mentioned by Prerunner. You'll need to remove the steering box to be able to get a good look at it. Also, I assume you checked all the front end components, did you check the wheel bearings as well? I chased a problem like this on my 87 for a couple weeks, only to find that my Dad improperly set the front wheel bearings and they were way too loose. I set them properly, and it's been fine ever since. __________________ 1987 V1500 GMC Suburban, 350 TBI, Flowtech dual exhaust, Rough Country 2" spring lift, 56" 3/4 ton rear spring conversion, 33" BFG All Terrains, and the smokescreen engine mod -- Former truck, searching for another now...