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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Hi....
I am just curious if there is some sort of adjustment
that can be made to tighten up the steering through the steering box.
The box is tight against the frame, bolts aren't loose.

Both front wheels have about a 1/2-1" play from the 3/9 oclock position.
Looks like it's coming from the steering box.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.....
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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it is probably the tie rod ends, unless there is a humming sound then id look at the hub bearing
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Yes the steering box can be adjusted. Firestone does it for about $30 bucks, however make sure there are no other issues as well to include.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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here you go. its only a 10 minute job.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...-steering.html
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Very cool, thanks guys.
Yeah, I already replaced the left hub assembly, and left complete tie rod.
I really thought it was the wheel bearing at first but wasn't. Then I thought
it was the left tie rod, but wasn't. The tie rod wasn't the greatest, neither
was the wheel bearing so it's ok that they got replaced anyway. Before starting
to work on the truck it sounded like the noise/vibrations were coming mainly from
the left front, that's why I started with that side.
Probably just felt like the left since I was driving and was on that side while cruzin.
 
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