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62 short step · 03-12-2008, 08:10 AM

I have an original 60-66 auto steering column that has slack in it. I have a good power steering gear and a new borgesion uni joint on the steering shaft, but when I'm going down the road I still have to chase the wheel. Is there any ajustment in the column?

Thanks in advance, 62 short step.

greg64 · 03-12-2008, 08:29 AM

short step, are your tie rod ends in good shape? The play has to be getting in there somewhere. What about the pitman arm?

62 short step · 03-12-2008, 05:10 PM

This is on my 4x4, yes the tie rods ends look good. They are not new but in good shape. My draglink is brand new, I just put it on the other day. I dunno I'll have to play with it again this weekend.

Fred T · 03-13-2008, 02:26 AM

Easiest way to check is to have someone turn the wheel while you're watching. That's why some of us have a wife and kids.

62 short step · 03-13-2008, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred T

Easiest way to check is to have someone turn the wheel while you're watching. That's why some of us have a wife and kids.

Well, I guess I will use my wife and son as soon as they get home!!

**slepysal** · 03-13-2008, 02:53 AM

I ran into the same problem on a F@#D 4x4 that I lifted .I had some 35" tires and it felt slopy.. I installed a steering stabalizer and that fixed it.

03-12-2008, 08:10 AM	#1
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Slack in steering column I have an original 60-66 auto steering column that has slack in it. I have a good power steering gear and a new borgesion uni joint on the steering shaft, but when I'm going down the road I still have to chase the wheel. Is there any ajustment in the column? Thanks in advance, 62 short step.

03-12-2008, 08:29 AM	#2
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Slack in steering column short step, are your tie rod ends in good shape? The play has to be getting in there somewhere. What about the pitman arm? __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

03-12-2008, 05:10 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Slack in steering column This is on my 4x4, yes the tie rods ends look good. They are not new but in good shape. My draglink is brand new, I just put it on the other day. I dunno I'll have to play with it again this weekend.

03-13-2008, 02:26 AM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Slack in steering column Easiest way to check is to have someone turn the wheel while you're watching. That's why some of us have a wife and kids. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-13-2008, 02:53 AM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Slack in steering column I ran into the same problem on a F@#D 4x4 that I lifted .I had some 35" tires and it felt slopy.. I installed a steering stabalizer and that fixed it. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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