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Old 11-29-2011, 05:36 AM
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Default Want to Tighten up Steering
My steering wheel is a bit loose and I want to give the truck a "tighter" feel to it.

ideas?
 
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Old 11-29-2011, 08:30 AM
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Loose pitman arm or idler would be the first two things I would check.
 
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have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you look under the front end. look for play in the items in the above post also tie rod ends. there is an adjustment on the top of the steering box, a nut and screw.
 
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Is it 2wd or 4 wd?
 
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DO you know if the 97 has the same adjustment for the steering box?
 
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Originally Posted by bill55az
Is it 2wd or 4 wd?
My 1990 is a 4wd
 
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This kits pretty cheap for what you get and will give you that "tighter" feel.
just click the link.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUSPENSION-S...item20b622f506
 
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Old 12-08-2011, 02:10 PM
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definitely looks like everything I would need. My shop quoted $50 each for just the lower ball joints. What will the quality be like for that kit? Clearly not original Dodge, probably all I need though?
 
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Old 12-08-2011, 06:36 PM
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I would believe it would be a good kit. only thing would be that you gotta change them yourshelf.

good luck,logan.
 
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