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Old 12-31-2009, 09:19 PM
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steering problem

About a month or so ago I started noticing that if i take a left turn when I straighten the wheels the steering wheel tilts a bit to the left(about 1/8 turn) and same thing on right turns. Installed a Borgeson thinking the coupling was shot but it still does the same thing. Do i need to replace the steering box? Anyone have a solution?
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What year truck? 2Wd or 4WD? Could be a loose steering box or cracked frame where steering connects. Worn front end parts. Give front end a good check for anything loose. That would be a start.
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Yeah, sounds like the box is not securely fastened to the frame anymore...
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Originally Posted by Montana2x2
What year truck? 2Wd or 4WD? Could be a loose steering box or cracked frame where steering connects. Worn front end parts. Give front end a good check for anything loose. That would be a start.
91.5 w250
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I'd take a good close look at the steering box mount and the frame to start.
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I checked and everything seems tight. However i did notice this
http://s762.photobucket.com/albums/x...nt=11sssss.jpg
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Holy loose u-bolts, Batman!
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