Steering gear box moves

[parrisc19844x4_468]

Trying to figure out my dead space in my steering, found the gearbox is moving. I see the bolt that holds it to the frame moves. Is this considered a cracked frame or just worn bolt issue, if so , how can i fix it. I have a viedo of it. Look at about the 11 second mark and
you will see the bolt move.


http://youtu.be/qTORTEORsKw

[Oldtruckfanatic]

The bolts are no doubt loose but you really need to take a close look for a cracked frame. 90% of the time when I see that happening and remove the gearbox the frame is broken or cracking.

[parrisc19844x4_468]

Originally Posted by Oldtruckfanatic

The bolts are no doubt loose but you really need to take a close look for a cracked frame. 90% of the time when I see that happening and remove the gearbox the frame is broken or cracking.

bolts are tight as I can get them, they seem to have the hole worn or maybe the bolts need to be replaced. I checked the back side of the frame, if its broke its not visible.

[parrisc19844x4_468]

I haven't heard or read that the bolts may ware out on the gear box, is this a possibility?

[Oldtruckfanatic]

When they start moving around they wobble the hole out and also mess up the threads so its not uncommon that they don't tighten up. I never just tighten up the bolts its not worth risking lives over. Trust me. Bite the bullet and take the bolts out. Swing the gearbox away enough to get a good look (tis means uncoupling the rag joint as well) and replace all the hardware holding the box to the frame. If the holes are very distorted you will need to address that or it will keep happening.

[parrisc19844x4_468]

ok, yea I planned on pulling it out and taking a look. I have never pulled the gear box out before, will be intresting.

[y5mgisi]

You should probaby get one of these repair kits from offroaddesign,



http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm

[parrisc19844x4_468]

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

You should probaby get one of these repair kits from offroaddesign,



http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/steeringkit.htm

Yes, I ordered the frame support kit from LMC last night, so will be prepared once I pull the gear box off. I want to replace the bolts as well, but not seeing them from LMC , so hoping they are just standard #8 bolts that I can get at the hardware store.

[Eyegore]

Originally Posted by Oldtruckfanatic

When they start moving around they wobble the hole out and also mess up the threads so its not uncommon that they don't tighten up. I never just tighten up the bolts its not worth risking lives over. Trust me. Bite the bullet and take the bolts out. Swing the gearbox away enough to get a good look (tis means uncoupling the rag joint as well) and replace all the hardware holding the box to the frame. If the holes are very distorted you will need to address that or it will keep happening.

If this is a 4 x 4 he is more than likely correct. The stress palce on the frame at the steering box is quite a bit espically if over sized wheels, four wheeling or bagging up against curbs are done.

[parrisc19844x4_468]

Originally Posted by Eyegore

If this is a 4 x 4 he is more than likely correct. The stress palce on the frame at the steering box is quite a bit espically if over sized wheels, four wheeling or bagging up against curbs are done.

Yes its a 4x4 and has slightly oversized tires but no wheeling or bagging.