Crooked Steering Wheel Now Straight??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

j1970GMC · 06-04-2011, 01:05 AM

Hi Guys,

When I bought my truck I noticed that the steering wheel was not straight when the wheels were centered (pointing forward).

I'm not sure if I'm imagining this, but it seems to be straighter now than it was. It's got me worried that something is slipping within the steering box or steering linkage??

Anyone ever had this problem? I want to make sure it's safe to drive.

prostreetC-10 · 06-04-2011, 01:14 AM

Did you happen to move your head upright? lol

Sorry....just trying to be funny!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-04-2011, 05:34 AM

Check the mounting bolts on the steering box.

Jim

68gmsee · 06-04-2011, 10:29 AM

I'd have a front end alignment done just to make sure. Also check the air on the front tires to make sure they're the same.

Another thing may be tire wear. Could be possible you have a tire that has a slipped belt and it may be pulling slightly to one side. Maybe swap with rear tires to see if it goes back to the way it was.

If all of that checks out... You're in luck! Got a self healing truck.

j1970GMC · 06-04-2011, 12:56 PM

Thank you for the replies! I'll check the mounting bolts and the tires and alignment. I don't want to worry about nothing but I want to be safe.

Thanks again.

06-04-2011, 01:05 AM	#1
j1970GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 185	Crooked Steering Wheel Now Straight??? Hi Guys, When I bought my truck I noticed that the steering wheel was not straight when the wheels were centered (pointing forward). I'm not sure if I'm imagining this, but it seems to be straighter now than it was. It's got me worried that something is slipping within the steering box or steering linkage?? Anyone ever had this problem? I want to make sure it's safe to drive.

06-04-2011, 01:14 AM	#2
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Crooked Steering Wheel Now Straight??? Did you happen to move your head upright? lol Sorry....just trying to be funny! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-04-2011, 05:34 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Crooked Steering Wheel Now Straight??? Check the mounting bolts on the steering box. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

06-04-2011, 10:29 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Crooked Steering Wheel Now Straight??? I'd have a front end alignment done just to make sure. Also check the air on the front tires to make sure they're the same. Another thing may be tire wear. Could be possible you have a tire that has a slipped belt and it may be pulling slightly to one side. Maybe swap with rear tires to see if it goes back to the way it was. If all of that checks out... You're in luck! Got a self healing truck.

06-04-2011, 12:56 PM	#5
j1970GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northern CA Posts: 185	Re: Crooked Steering Wheel Now Straight??? Thank you for the replies! I'll check the mounting bolts and the tires and alignment. I don't want to worry about nothing but I want to be safe. Thanks again.

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