Steering radius on '68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crazychevyc10 · 08-17-2014, 06:11 PM

Hi everyone. I just picked up a '68 c10 and one of the main things I want to fix is the steering radius and how loose the steering feels. I'm not sure if it's how it drives but I can be driving straight and turn the steering wheel left/right and the truck doesn't really respond. Is it because the steering gearbox needs to be replaced? Also anything I can do on the radius, it is especially a pain when parking or doing 3 point turns.

**BC10** · 08-17-2014, 06:54 PM

I know some experienced members will chime in. I also have a 68 that had "loose" steering.
I cannot comment on the turning radius, but my steering wheel was very loose, and it turned out to be the pitman arm, once replaced my steering felt more responsive.

BlackedOut67shorty · 08-18-2014, 05:05 PM

Check to make sure your drag link is not installed backwards, then go from there to check if you have any slop in your steering linkage and if its the box itself that is loose it can be tightened.

PanelDeland · 08-18-2014, 07:58 PM

The most likely cause is worn steering components. If it's a manual box, that is the first thing I would check. Have someone rock the wheel back and forth while you watch the Pitman arm.There is some adjustment to the box but at best it's a bandaid.Check also for looseness in the wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and ball joints.If the steering box is loose,consider going to a power steering set up.

crazychevyc10 · 08-18-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

The most likely cause is worn steering components. If it's a manual box, that is the first thing I would check. Have someone rock the wheel back and forth while you watch the Pitman arm.There is some adjustment to the box but at best it's a bandaid.Check also for looseness in the wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and ball joints.If the steering box is loose,consider going to a power steering set up.

is there a powersteering from a later gen that best fits it?

08-17-2014, 06:11 PM	#1
crazychevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 145	Steering radius on '68 Hi everyone. I just picked up a '68 c10 and one of the main things I want to fix is the steering radius and how loose the steering feels. I'm not sure if it's how it drives but I can be driving straight and turn the steering wheel left/right and the truck doesn't really respond. Is it because the steering gearbox needs to be replaced? Also anything I can do on the radius, it is especially a pain when parking or doing 3 point turns.

08-17-2014, 06:54 PM	#2
BC10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 493	Re: Steering radius on '68 I know some experienced members will chime in. I also have a 68 that had "loose" steering. I cannot comment on the turning radius, but my steering wheel was very loose, and it turned out to be the pitman arm, once replaced my steering felt more responsive.

08-18-2014, 05:05 PM	#3
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: Steering radius on '68 Check to make sure your drag link is not installed backwards, then go from there to check if you have any slop in your steering linkage and if its the box itself that is loose it can be tightened. __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

08-18-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Steering radius on '68 The most likely cause is worn steering components. If it's a manual box, that is the first thing I would check. Have someone rock the wheel back and forth while you watch the Pitman arm.There is some adjustment to the box but at best it's a bandaid.Check also for looseness in the wheel bearings, tie rod ends, and ball joints.If the steering box is loose,consider going to a power steering set up. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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