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| | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 | Hi
I have a 53 GMC 9300 pickup. When the truck is on the ground and steering wheel straight I can turn the steering wheel over a quarter of a turn each way before the tires move.
Just seems like a lot of movement. Is there any suggestions as to how I can eliminate the slop ? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | First you need shake down the whole system & see where the slop is comeing from. Have someone turn the strg. wheel back & forth while you watch for play in the strg. joints. The problem is probably mostly in the strg. gear its self. A small amount can be adjusted but any more then that it will have to be pulled & o-hauled. Jack up the front end & check the wheel brgs., kingpins tie rod ends & drag link. Any looseness will need to be repaired to be safe & fit to drive.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 | Thanks
Most, if not all the slack seems to be in the steering box. Is it better to try and find an after market replacement or have it rebuilt if possible ? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,232 | Follow the advice by "Wrenchbender Ret." to make sure that you don't have a dangerous problem. If everything checks out, then try adjusting the steering box using info in the Chevrolet Shop Manual. I assume that the GMC box is the same. > 1954 Shop ManualHere is a recent post on the subject ... < StoveboltYou MUST disconnect the Pittman arm to adjust the steering box. Advance AutoParts will loan a Pittman arm puller to you for free. I bought this fish scale to measure the drag in the steering: > WalMart fish scaleI hardly drove my truck for ten years because the steering had a quarter turn of play. Then I read my Shop Manual and followed the directions. Now it's a pleasure to drive. No play in the steering. If the simple adjustment doesn't work, you may need to rebuild the steering box. I'm sure that other forum members can help you. > Chervrolet Steering Box manual
- Lonnie My '54 3104Photos that I have shared on Stovebolt via PhotoBucket are no longer available. Please contact me if you want a photo from an old post. lonniecook [at] aol [dot] com. I sold my '54 3104 12/12/2017, but I still visit Stovebolt. OLD STUFF ... houses, furniture, cars, wine ... I love it all | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | They are not that hard to rebuild. A used one will not be perfect & a reman is very expensive. Dont try to disasemble the ball nut. It generally is not nesesary. If some of the major components are bad it may be best to get a used one & rebuild it.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 | Thanks for all the information. I'll give it a try on the weekend and let you know how it goes. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 814 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 814 | I have the same problem with my 56 half-ton. I went through everything, and determined that all the play was in the steering box. I adjusted the steering gear according to the manual and got it so it was really nice to drive. But after driving the truck for a few weeks, the freeplay returned. My kingpins, bearings, and tie rod ends are OK. I'll be rebuilding the box at some point. A rebuild kit from Classic Chevy Parts is currently going for $64.
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