Loose Steering Column?

[jrdecat]

So I have an 89 Jimmy that had some loose steering. I wanted to fix it so I replaced all the tie rod ends and power steering gear. All the moving stuff in the front is new, so my question is: are there parts in the steering column that can wear out and cause slop? Or is it just normal with wide tires and a 4" lift to feel like you're sawing logs to keep it going straight. 32x11.50's btw.

[esbstuff]

Loose steering linkage and big tires equals a truck (or jimmy) you can hold in the road. Most likely its not in the column, but could be steering box loose also. But before I spent $$$ on a rebuilt box, I would fix everything else and check the frame where the box mounts. With the bigger tires you should invest in a steering box brace kit like yesterday!

[jrdecat]

Originally Posted by esbstuff

Loose steering linkage and big tires equals a truck (or jimmy) you can hold in the road. Most likely its not in the column, but could be steering box loose also. But before I spent $$$ on a rebuilt box, I would fix everything else and check the frame where the box mounts. With the bigger tires you should invest in a steering box brace kit like yesterday!

already put the steering box in and the frame looks good where the box is mounted. i was asking because i had already replaced everything that i thought could be the problem. i'll definitely look into the brace kit. looking to get rid of the wide tires and go with 33x9.50's for the winter time.

[Rascal_one2001]

you can get sidewall flex running 15 inch rims and 33s. but every 4x4 solid axle I have had had issues with the front spring mounts flexing.

[Sodell]

Might be a dumb question, but did you replace the Pitman and Idler arm?

[83GMCK2500]

No one has mentioned this little guy yet, but how's the rag joint?