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*Shane* · 07-30-2011, 11:37 PM

that is NOT an adjuster for steering play ... it is by the manufacturer to adjust for backlash in the gears on initial setup. you will probably find that your steering is tight when you go full lock side to side and that's because the gears wear in the middle more than the full turns because we drive them in a straight line more than we do thru corners. when you tighten down on it you simply tighten up on the worn section.

be very careful as this type of adjustment has been known to ruin steering boxes. quickly.

07-30-2011, 11:37 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Play in steering above gear box. that is NOT an adjuster for steering play ... it is by the manufacturer to adjust for backlash in the gears on initial setup. you will probably find that your steering is tight when you go full lock side to side and that's because the gears wear in the middle more than the full turns because we drive them in a straight line more than we do thru corners. when you tighten down on it you simply tighten up on the worn section. be very careful as this type of adjustment has been known to ruin steering boxes. quickly.