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| | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Got my 56 out for the first time yesterday(longer than around the block) The truck wanders(wife was behind me and wondered what was going on) Checked bearings,and front end partsand all SEEM tight. Any thoughts?? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 | Have you adjusted the screw on the engine side of the steering box? It should be a screw inside of a nut. You loosen the nut, tighten the screw the amount needed and retighten nut. You can also add more lube into the steering box. I would look at the manual if you have questions. I added a sway bar on mine to assist also. I am sure someone will jump on here and explain in better detail.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | What type tire (radial, bias ply) and what size tire?What psi? too high and you "wander"; too low and the steering is hard Have you ever set/checked the "pre-load" on the steering box?http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1955truck2/55ctsm0903.htmYou can use a light-weight fish scale from Wal-Mart/etc for the "J-544 Steering Gear Checking Scale) Playing with the air pressure and adjusting the steering gear pre-load made a big difference in my steering on an earlier truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 142 | Tire size is 215/70/16,about 35 psi Radial Will get the manual out and check it.Will check the screw etc. on steering box.Thanks | | |
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