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Old 12-21-2010, 12:58 AM   #15
dfwright
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Re: Play in the wheel; loose steering on '71 Sierra

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Originally Posted by leddzepp View Post
Here is your answer. I completely rebuilt my front end replacing everything and got new tires and an alignment. Still had slop. Replaced the steering box, now it is like a NEW truck. 40 yr old boxes are shot, do yourself a favor and replace it. Brakes and steering are the 2 most important things on any vehicle.
I've been following your build, and I remember you originally replaced some seals on the original power steering unit. I just looked at your build again and didn't see reference to the new PS box. What did you end up buying?

I have been planning to rebuild mine, but now I'm wondering....
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