Has anyone had any luck tightening the steering gear box,in order to take some of the play out?

 

yes, it tightened my steering up but i am still going to get a 3 turn steering box.

 

Yes you can use the screw to remove (some) of the play. Make the adjustments 1/2 turn at a time. Going too far will cause the steering gear to bind and not return to center. Makes the truck really hard to drive.

This wont take the slack out all of the wear in the box, but it will tighten it up considerably. OH yeah... your steering wheel will turn slightly to the right as the screw is turned in.

 

what is a three turn steering box?
it sounds cool, where can I get one? My steering wanders also and I dont let my wife drive the truck for that reason. Oh and how much are they?

 

You say when you tighten up the box you get a slight turn to the right.Can this be offset with a new wheel alignment?

 

they are $200 i'll see if i can dig up a link.

 

this is all i could find for now but it gives you some backround https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...g+steering+box

there was a big thread on it not to long ago i'll keep looking

edit... found it http://www.powersteering.com/ call them and talk to them