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Steering Issues

Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Hey guys ive got the 98 running down the road again and now im having issues with the steering. it was supposed to have a completely new front end back in february of this year but its got over a half of turn of play in the steering wheel. i have been told i can tighten up my steering box but i have heard horror stories about if its over-tightened that people have lost all steering while driving. i just want it to handle decent because it is a royal pain in the *** trying to keep this thing on the road!!! especially trying to pull a trailer!! what can i replace or adjust safely to get my tight steering back? thanks... Colt
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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make small adjustments to the steering box there is a screw on the top of the box to take slack out do it a turn at a time
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Is the truck a 2wd or 4wd?..
I also agree with making the box adjustments a little at a time.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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wheres that screw at? playin yellow line- white line isn't fun when there's a cop behind ya
 
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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its a 2wd. ok i appreciate it guys.
 
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