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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 04:05 AM
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i recently replaced everything on my frontend, have gotten 2 alignments, i will say it's better, but, it feels like when i turn the steering wheel, it takes a little bit for the frontend to catch up, any ideas what could cause this, like i said it's not bad, but, i want it to handle like my 2012 hemi
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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It never will...

I'd check the play in the steering box, the steering shaft knuckles, and then make sure you did get all new parts everywhere else....
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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is there a way to get the slop out of the steering box, is there an adjustment on it
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 06:42 PM
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There is but I would have a steering shop guy you trust do it. If you go too far with the nut you can ruin it.

Caution: Some threads on here will say go for it, but if you read further you will find this is a bad idea. I would search "steering box adjustment" and review....
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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Have someone turn the steering wheel a little from the left to the right while you watch whats going on under there. The engine doesnt have to be on but it may help. No need to turn the steering wheel but a couple inches too as all you're looking for is the slight movement of any steering component. If the steering box moves the frame then thats not good either and you may need a steering box brace to support the frame rails.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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Have you installed a steering stabilizer brace? It did wonders for my truck but agree with others that it will never drive like some of the newer designs.
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