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Location: Joshua, Tx
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1971 C10 Steering
My newly acquired 71 has loose steering. It wonders around a lot especially on rough roads and changing lanes. how do I know if it is the steering box or linkage?
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
I am still learning about these.. I just ordered a new one fro mine (leaking). Interested to see what everyone says. My guess it's the box.
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
Have someone turn the wheel while you check for loose tie rods and play in the steering box.
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
I would lift the front end and inspect all your steering components. My truck had loose steering when I first picked it up and I attributed it to not being rack and pinion. I hadn’t driven one for about 20 years. When I did some suspension upgrades, I discovered my pitman arm was loose. The nut was only finger tight. It could’ve ended badly for me.
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
you can also jack up the front end and try to move your tires back & forth while someone looks at the tie rods, center link, idler arm ,and pitman arm for play...let us know what you find
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
Well sir I have been battling this as well. I have every part new even new redhead gear box and it still has more play than I like. Toe out can cause it. I'm actually wondering if the column it self could have play in it? I dont have a rag joint anymore so I know it is not that!
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
The wider front tire will grab the ruts and cause it to pull. If it has a manual box, you can loosen the nut and turn the screw in a full turn or so.
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
OP.... Looks like your lowered? . Are you on drop springs in front? do you feel like it may also be bump steer contributing to the "loose" feel? Mine was like that until i did drop spindles now it is perfect.
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
Thanks!
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Re: 1971 C10 Steering
Yes drop springs Thanks!
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