Steering Question

[72str8flush]

OK so I think I need the help of some of you guys. My steering was off when I bought my truck, aligned wrong and generally sloppy. I felt that my adjuster sleeves and outer tie rods needed replaced, so I did that.

Then I took it into the shop to have it aligned to see if that fixed my problem. They told me that I needed all ball joints and A-Arm Bushings replaced? How can I tell if that is true? It is still kinda sloppy, although not as bad, and gets a little squirelly at times.

Any help will be appreciated, because I am afraid that the shop was trying to screw me (even though I could do the work myself and then have it aligned, that's not something I want to get into if I don't have to). They said some sketchy things, so I need to double check.

[gentry69]

ball joints arent that expencive so if u can do them your self i would as far alligning it i did mine my self to if your balljoints are loose an wore out that might be causing your sloppy steering

[boundstaffpress]

I'm not suprised you need ball joints and bushings. You should be able to see the bushings, or lack there of, from the top of the A-arm. to check ball joints jack up the front tire, and try to jiggle the wheel.

If you drive your truck for long with sloppy steering you can chew up a lot of parts.

I like urethane bushings better than rubber when it comes to longevity. They will stiffen things up a bit, and there is a lubrication issue, but well worth it.

[72K10]

Most accurate way to determine reason for "slop" is to have someone move steering wheel while you're under the vehicle. Might find a worn pitman arm or other link. Not sure how ball joints would affect steering.

Chris