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| | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | Hi guys,a question on adjusting my steering box.I have an issue with driving down the road,and if i hit a bump the truck will jump either left or right.Most of it disappeared when the box was rebuilt,but she still has a little jump left in her.I have about a 3 to 5 inch free play in the steering,is that to much and if so,how much should i turn the screw in the box,1/4-1/2 .
Thank you in advance for any input on this. Oh,and the truck is a 57'1/2 ton.
Roy | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy One ear dicky, that is too much free play, did you follow the adjustment procedure in the manual? Have you had the caster checked by an alignment shop? Have you checked the condition of the kingpins, tie rod ends, and drag link ends??? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,190 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,190 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 122 | How tough of a job is this to actually do? Is it more of a pain to get the thing out or to actually do the rebuild of the gear box? What could I find inside the box that would tell me I need to do more than just a simple job on it? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 138 | I have not done it, but there are boxes on eBay for $450 after the core refund I believe
Alex
57' 3100 (The Bondo Bandit)
Bad rust and worse wiring, but so much fun.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | How tough of a job is this to actually do? Is it more of a pain to get the thing out or to actually do the rebuild of the gear box? What could I find inside the box that would tell me I need to do more than just a simple job on it? You are correct that removeing it is more work then the o-haul. If you get it open & find the gears running dry on grease & scored, it is time to find another box, but most of the time a kit with bushings brgs & seals will fix it up. Dont try to take the ball nut apart. If it is rough get another one.
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