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mexgrhd68 · 12-30-2008, 06:13 PM

on my 79 GMC,the steering wheel used to be nice and straight, horizontally, now its straight up and down, vertically!! Can there be an issue with the steering box itself?? Is there an adjustment that I can make on the box?? Also noticed that when making a right hand turn, it doesn't cut as much anymore, it makes turn a little wider than before. Thats why im thinking it could be the steering box. Could it be worn out and may just need to replace with a new one??

powerdriver 1958 · 12-30-2008, 08:53 PM

Is this a 4x4? twice I have had the spring tie bolt or center bolt break and cause that.Once on the back of a 2x4, Once in the front of a 4x4.Both times you could look at the spring and see that they had moved.U bolts were loose

mexgrhd68 · 01-01-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

Is this a 4x4? twice I have had the spring tie bolt or center bolt break and cause that.Once on the back of a 2x4, Once in the front of a 4x4.Both times you could look at the spring and see that they had moved.U bolts were loose

No, regular 2wd 1/2 ton.

Ds86C10 · 01-01-2009, 09:37 PM

check the mounting bolts... then check for cracks in the frame around the steering box... im going to fix the crack in my frame that gives me a half a turn of steering wheel play

crawdadfox · 01-01-2009, 09:42 PM

Check the steering box bolts, while your there make sure the frame is not cracked by the box (very common). Throw it up on some jack stands and have someone turn the wheel as you look for slop in tie rod ends, idler arm, center link etc.

crawdadfox · 01-01-2009, 09:43 PM

I type too slow!!

73chevyman · 01-01-2009, 09:43 PM

you might want to read this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319318

73chevyman · 01-01-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

I type too slow!!

1 finger bandit huh

mexgrhd68 · 01-01-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

you might want to read this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319318

Thanks for the linky, I'll have to get under there and check all of that.

73chevyman · 01-02-2009, 11:37 AM

anytime hope it helps

wedgemon · 01-04-2009, 07:28 PM

Like Powerdriver said. Check your rear axle. Make sure both sides are perpendicular (90º) to the drive shaft. Or, have someone follow you and see if you are "Crabbing" or "Dog Tracking". The center pin, mentioned above, helps keep the axle in the center of the rear spring pack - they can, over time, break or they end up like this...

You can get the pins at a local spring shop.

- Dave

mexgrhd68 · 01-05-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

anytime hope it helps

Thanks, it did help. my frame is cracked! just sandwiched the frame where the bolt went through with 3/16 2'' square plates and tightened the heck out of them, fixed my problem, for now, til i get it done right, weld it up and all. thanks again!

12-30-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	steering going crazy......... on my 79 GMC,the steering wheel used to be nice and straight, horizontally, now its straight up and down, vertically!! Can there be an issue with the steering box itself?? Is there an adjustment that I can make on the box?? Also noticed that when making a right hand turn, it doesn't cut as much anymore, it makes turn a little wider than before. Thats why im thinking it could be the steering box. Could it be worn out and may just need to replace with a new one?? __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

12-30-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: steering going crazy......... Is this a 4x4? twice I have had the spring tie bolt or center bolt break and cause that.Once on the back of a 2x4, Once in the front of a 4x4.Both times you could look at the spring and see that they had moved.U bolts were loose

01-01-2009, 09:37 PM	#4
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: steering going crazy......... check the mounting bolts... then check for cracks in the frame around the steering box... im going to fix the crack in my frame that gives me a half a turn of steering wheel play __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

01-01-2009, 09:42 PM	#5
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: steering going crazy......... Check the steering box bolts, while your there make sure the frame is not cracked by the box (very common). Throw it up on some jack stands and have someone turn the wheel as you look for slop in tie rod ends, idler arm, center link etc.

01-01-2009, 09:43 PM	#6
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: steering going crazy......... I type too slow!!

01-01-2009, 09:43 PM	#7
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: steering going crazy......... you might want to read this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319318 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-02-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: steering going crazy......... anytime hope it helps __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-04-2009, 07:28 PM	#11
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: steering going crazy......... Like Powerdriver said. Check your rear axle. Make sure both sides are perpendicular (90º) to the drive shaft. Or, have someone follow you and see if you are "Crabbing" or "Dog Tracking". The center pin, mentioned above, helps keep the axle in the center of the rear spring pack - they can, over time, break or they end up like this... You can get the pins at a local spring shop. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club Last edited by wedgemon; 01-04-2009 at 07:28 PM.



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