Sensitive steering, adjustment ?

[PT'S 70 CST]

Ok guys I just went from 275/60/15 8" wheels all the way around to a 235/70/15 6.5" wheel up front and 275/60/15 8" wheel in the rear. On the way to work tonight the steering was so sensative that I felt like I was driving a bad Nascar setup. I know that I do not have as much wheel or meat up front. Is'nt there a way I can tighten up the steering box worm gear ? Thanks for any of your help.


PT

[Restrorob]

You can adjust the steering gear by loosening the jam nut and put a allen wrench in the adjuster stud and turn it, But hold the nut with a wrench while your turning the stud then hold the stud while re-tightening the nut.





Only adjust in 1/8 turn increments until you get any slack out, Also make sure to keep your hands/fingers OFF the steering wheel on first start-up after each adjustment. If you go too far the wheel can spin abruptly on fire up and break bones.

the steering was so sensative

If you mean sensitive by just barely touching the wheel it steers right or left, It sounds like you need to back the adjuster out (counterclockwise) to put a little slack in the gear so your not over steering it.

[PT'S 70 CST]

Which way do you turn clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen. How much do you turn just kinda turn a little drive and make adjustments from there.


Thanks PT

[Restrorob]

Originally Posted by PT'S 70 CST

you turn clockwise to tighten and counter clockwise to loosen.

Yes..... Tighten to remove slack loosen to create slack, Only move 1/8 of a turn at a time with the engine off. Keep hands away from steering wheel then re-start and test drive.

[PT'S 70 CST]

Ok I just read the bottom of your post. I may let a buddy of mine do it. I think he has done a few before. My luck I will be at the hospital or will have my truck driving like a dozer.


Thanks PT