Fix for squirrely steering?
When I say squirrely I mean theres alot of play in the steering. I can hold the steering wheel in the center and turn it both directions a few inches both ways w/o actuallyturning the truck. Its a real pain on the interstate especially when its windy, I have to slow down to like 55 just to keep it on the road. I feel like im driving an old jeep.
Ok so.. get a new trac bar, and get an alignment done. Just wondering about the alignment but wouldnt too much positive caster cause it to be harder to steer and possible shimmy at low speeds.
Ok so.. get a new trac bar, and get an alignment done. Just wondering about the alignment but wouldnt too much positive caster cause it to be harder to steer and possible shimmy at low speeds.
I would try some both the trac-bar and the steering box tightening. just do 1/8 to 1/4 turns (tighter). you will need a 5/8 wrench and a smaller allen (3/16 the "L" shaped, the fold out type will not fix under the fan shroud). Just tighten it a little, drive it, tighten it, drive it...etc. I did it, and it took the slop out, but i need a trac bar so I still wander a little, but it does feel much nicer.
I'd start with the freebie first. FYI, do NOT tighten the over-center bolt (allen bolt). If you feel it go snug, back off at least 3/4-1 turn. If you leave it too tight it can wear your steering box out quicker. as far as these rams go, it could be rather quick. [&:]
I'd start with the freebie first. FYI, do NOT tighten the over-center bolt (allen bolt). If you feel it go snug, back off at least 3/4-1 turn. If you leave it too tight it can wear your steering box out quicker. as far as these rams go, it could be rather quick. [&:]




