I just installed the rock solid bushing in my truck tonight, made the truck drive great, It says right in the instructions that it will take a bit to get the new bushing broken in, and the steering will be stiff until then, my steering is fairly stiff after just having put it in, the steering wheel will not hardly return to center at all, just wondering about other people that installed one, and how long it took before it was easy to turn again.

Eric

 

Good to know b/C I'm installing this this weekend also!!?

 

It took about 1000 miles to break in, but feels great now. You could put some grease in around the shaft to aid in steering.

 

I used some anti-seize when I first installed the bushing, maybe I should use something different? white lithium?

 

for other lurkers:
http://www.rocksolidramtrucksteering.com/

 

One more thing to remember, when it gets below 40 degrees mine gets stiff (steering shaft). I called them and he said that the metal probably expands making it tighter on the bushing. I used moly grease on mine and it was loose from the beginning.

 

how hard is it to install

 

not too bad, I took my column out, that was the hardest part, you can do it in the truck, which I dont think would be too bad either. My steering is starting to get easier, But I have a boost gauge on my column, and now it dont work, I must have broken the tubing oh well, more to fix.

 

Not too bad. I used a grinder to cut the spring retainer while the column was still in the truck. Everything else just pops out with a screw driver.