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Play in Steering

Old Mar 4, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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I've got a 2001 GMC Sierra Duramax 2500HD with 8" lift... My problem is the steering is very loose... I can drive straight down the road and it will pull left - i correct - it pulls right - i correct, and so on (looks like i'm tipsy)... When parking in parking lots, it feels like one wheel turning and the other taking it's time... I had the wheels off one day and noticed some links that appeared loose, but I know nothing about lifts/suspensions... I was hoping someone would know what to check or do to fix the problem... Thanks
 
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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balljoints, tie rods, and pitman and idler arms. Lifted GM will eat through all of them, its pretty standard to have to go through them often.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Just to update...

Changed Pitman, Idler, Tie Rods/ends... Problem 95% solved... Will change ball joints next chance i get...
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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There is an adjustment on the steering box to take the slop out of the gears. I just did that on a 02 & 05. Fixed it with no play.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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very cool... i will investigate and see what i can do... Thanks buddy
 
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