No "Return to Center" Steering Woes

[leegreen]

I'm not familiar with it, does the REZ kit include a spacer so the box clears the frame? Do they say anything about adjusting idler arm?


FWIW:
I have a 64 frame under a '52. I converted to PS last winter with an early 80s suburban box. I DIY'd it but layed out redrilling the frame so the end of the steering arm was in matching spot and the box remained in alignment. About 1/8 spacer, ground the casting seam off box plus some clearance into the frame to clear the bump.
I did not change my idler to the newer, longer style. My center link is slightly off level. I'm switching to disks and newer control arms this spring and will address the idler at the same time.

It rode and turned OK, drove it all summer and into fall. There IS a tendency to hold a gradual sweeping turn and not return to center. It did not bother me, knowing I had further plans for this winter. I run 225 front tires. The alignment is tape measure and level done in my not very flat driveway. Camber about right, 1/16 toe and very little caster maybe a degree. But I don't put a lot of faith in the accuracy of those numbers. I might have some play in a CA bushing, I hear a clunk but can't find any movement. Truck does have some noises to it.

The 80s 'burban PS box plus an unknown origin pump provides a lot of steering assist. Like park with one finger easy to steer. It could use less so there was more feedback.



I'd check all your components for binding under load and pay some attention to geometry of the steering gear. Are you confident in your alignment shop?