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KellerMAC · 07-25-2011, 08:46 PM

Finishing up my frame-off restoration on a 72 LWD C10 and we did not touch the front end suspension or the steering wheel shaft. We thought we would address that once we could drive the truck and see what it needs - well, we are at that place and the steering wheel has a lot of slack or slop in it. You can move the steering wheel left and right very easily without moving the tires. This is the case both sitting still and rolling.

What normally causes this problem on a 72 C10 long bed with power steering, so I can head in the right direction? Pitman arm, tie rods, steering shaft, steering box, power steering pump, power steering pump belt, etc?

Thanks in advance for all assistance in this matter.

KellerMac

07-25-2011, 08:46 PM	#1
KellerMAC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 143	Sloppy Steering - Help! Finishing up my frame-off restoration on a 72 LWD C10 and we did not touch the front end suspension or the steering wheel shaft. We thought we would address that once we could drive the truck and see what it needs - well, we are at that place and the steering wheel has a lot of slack or slop in it. You can move the steering wheel left and right very easily without moving the tires. This is the case both sitting still and rolling. What normally causes this problem on a 72 C10 long bed with power steering, so I can head in the right direction? Pitman arm, tie rods, steering shaft, steering box, power steering pump, power steering pump belt, etc? Thanks in advance for all assistance in this matter. KellerMac __________________ Texas - Don't Let The Size Scare You!



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