It probably was not intentional. If the dealer says it is something they did, take it back to her. If she is indeed honest, she should make it right.

 

did you get an alignment after?

 

Thanks everyone, dealer says there are several things contributing to stering problems one of which is the Box. The lady who has helped me since getting the vehicle explained all the problems (mostly because I didn't keep required maintanence) I will post details of the work they do and the total cost is $1,700. According to her the new tires and ball joints did not contribute to what they are fixing.
Kinda funny I started yesterday going to Walmart for $50 oil change and tire rotation. The fella said he couldn't rotate due to tire bubbles and recommended having it looked at more closely.
Here I am today having coughed up $3,400! I don't mind though because it has been a great truck and now it will be ready to go better than ever.
And the Michelins with white trim letters are GREAT looking. KJK

 

yes, the bos on these trucks are **** poor... i personally stepped up to the 1ton box... the only differant is the 1/2 ton box is a variable rate box ( better turning) and the 1ton box is a fixed rate, but stronger and bolted right up... and i did the borgeasan ( or whatever its called) steering shaft the cn be extended for the 3inch body lift... and it replaced basicly everything after i did the pump... new pitmant arm, and everything undernieth... and the truck turns great...

but im glad you got it figured out...

 

Hello All
Power stering gear, alignment, fluid, cleaner & flush is what dealer said will solve horrible stering slack and installed part runs $440.
A secondary ignition failure caused the stalling engine.
They will replace the stering gear Monday and said all will be fine. It sounds so simple to fix this bad stering with a gear and I am worried there is more to it.
I would appreciate anyones opinion concerning how this will solve the problem or that there is more to it.
Thanks to All, KJK

 

Before I went through all of that, I would have at least tried the adjuster nut on the steering box (I think there is a diy for it) and see if that helps. Also an inspection of the tie-rod ends etc should give u and idea of what is loose. You could have jacked the front of the truck up and had someone attempt to move the tires while you watch under neath to see what is moving is another way. You definitly threw a nice chunk of change at your truck so lets hope for your sake this does fix it.

 

Can anyone explain how connecting the new steering gear box removes slack in the steering? Thanks all. KJK