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k-nuts · 10-12-2020, 03:58 PM

After getting new tires on my 70 jimmy 4x4 I get a lot wandering on the road. I have A new steering box, new pump, new pitman arm, new adjustable linkage between pitmans and new rag joint, new column, tie rods seem ok as do the ball joints/bearings.
I keep reading about “adjusting” the bolt/nut on the steering box and would like more info on how to do it properly. My play seems to be mostly in the box itself I’m not noticing much else.

Also my shocks are shot and I’m sure the stabilizer is too, so those are next with new springs.

TIA

Thealien · 10-12-2020, 05:19 PM

Front end alignment?

**truckster** · 10-12-2020, 05:31 PM

When you say a "new" steering box, are you talking about a newly-manufactured one or a rebuilt one from an auto parts house? If it's an auto parts rebuild, you might need to adjust the box. There's a large nut on top with an Allen-head bolt inside it. Loosen the nut, and turn the bolt to the right to tighten it. Be careful, a small adjustment goes a long way. Remember to retighten the nut.

**dennislbrooks** · 10-12-2020, 09:34 PM

Incorrect toe adjustment can also help make it wander.

k-nuts · 10-13-2020, 03:50 PM

Good suggestions. Basically if I have one hand on the wheel at 2 o’clock I have to go between 10 & 2 back and forth to keep it straight. I know some is normal but this is excessive that’s why I was thinking the steering box need adjustment. I think I got it from rock auto

10-12-2020, 03:58 PM	#1
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Another steering question After getting new tires on my 70 jimmy 4x4 I get a lot wandering on the road. I have A new steering box, new pump, new pitman arm, new adjustable linkage between pitmans and new rag joint, new column, tie rods seem ok as do the ball joints/bearings. I keep reading about “adjusting” the bolt/nut on the steering box and would like more info on how to do it properly. My play seems to be mostly in the box itself I’m not noticing much else. Also my shocks are shot and I’m sure the stabilizer is too, so those are next with new springs. TIA

10-12-2020, 05:19 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,125	Re: Another steering question Front end alignment? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

10-12-2020, 05:31 PM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,954	Re: Another steering question When you say a "new" steering box, are you talking about a newly-manufactured one or a rebuilt one from an auto parts house? If it's an auto parts rebuild, you might need to adjust the box. There's a large nut on top with an Allen-head bolt inside it. Loosen the nut, and turn the bolt to the right to tighten it. Be careful, a small adjustment goes a long way. Remember to retighten the nut. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-12-2020, 09:34 PM	#4
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: Another steering question Incorrect toe adjustment can also help make it wander. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 10-12-2020 at 09:36 PM. Reason: words

10-13-2020, 03:50 PM	#5
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Another steering question Good suggestions. Basically if I have one hand on the wheel at 2 o’clock I have to go between 10 & 2 back and forth to keep it straight. I know some is normal but this is excessive that’s why I was thinking the steering box need adjustment. I think I got it from rock auto



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