Thanks man. I don`t have an adjustable drag link. I also did not move the pitman arm. I kept the wheels centered. removed the Pitman and centered the steering box with the wheel. Much easier this way CPP instruction that want you to do this with the steering box 1 inch "D" shaft alone. Reaching over and down to the steering box and turning it to navigate center was not an accurate way for me. This is what I did...Front end up. Tires centered as you can get ,pitman arm removed(I removed the driver front tire)... navigate center inside cab with the steering wheel. Back and forth ..1/2 between. Of course I have my engine cranked and power steering. The pitman just barely on and never moved from its original angle (front end up) with power, checking the travel. Looking good...tighten pitman arm down. Lower truck. Tires are pointing straight but of course the steering wheel is not " centered". I had to pull the wheel twice and turn the horn plate to get it centered proper. First time I was just one spline off. Second ..right on. Still drives as good as it did , now I can have complete turning to the right..and left. Far as the adjustment went to the steering box itself. Yeah, should not have to do that with a brand new unit. There are 2 blue marks on my SB adjustment 5/8 lock nut and center adjusting screw from the factory that mark set play. Rep said only adjust 1/4 turn tighter. I went 1/2 maybe a little less than. Seems to be fine. Some terrible pics. Should have taken while I was doing it.
Last edited by Guitplayer; 03/06/20243:38 PM.
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