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08-20-2013, 02:39 AM
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Sloppy steering?
Is there a way to adjust the steering rack? My steering is sloppy and has too much play for my liking. My truck is a '73 with power steering.
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08-20-2013, 06:26 AM
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08-20-2013, 09:51 AM
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08-20-2013, 11:09 AM
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Re: Sloppy steering?
i need to try that, i dont expect too much. i also deleted the rag joint. trashing the old rubber bushings and installing energy suspensions bushings helped the most
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08-20-2013, 11:53 AM
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08-20-2013, 08:36 PM
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Re: Sloppy steering?
Have you checked your ball joints, tie rod ends, and drag link? If those are bad the steering will be really sloppy. Fought this on my 75 forever.
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08-20-2013, 11:48 PM
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08-21-2013, 12:03 AM
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08-21-2013, 09:15 AM
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Re: Sloppy steering?
This seems almost too good to be true...Is there any reason not to do it? What should a normal amount of "play" in the steering be?
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08-21-2013, 01:55 PM
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Re: Sloppy steering?
The over center adjustment will only adjust the slop in the center of your steering. If its to tight it will normally cause the wheel to stick as you turn. This is usually because the steering boxes internally don't wear evenly.
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08-21-2013, 03:42 PM
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08-21-2013, 11:06 PM
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At least that's what I've read before when I was investigating what to do. That said, besides being sloppy, my gearbox is leaking quite a bit from the input shaft - will likely replace with a rebuilt.
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08-22-2013, 10:28 PM
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Re: Sloppy steering?
All I have to say is WOW!!!! That helped me out sooooo much!
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