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Steering play on lifted truck

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Old 07-19-2010 | 01:27 PM
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i have a skyjacker lift, i have had it aligned and adjusted and my steering wheel has lots of play in it... dodge just had a bad steering setup...
 
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Old 07-19-2010 | 06:24 PM
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Me and my dad looked at it today. When you turn the wheel the Pitman shaft turns when you feel the steering wheel having risistance. So my problem from what i can see is in the box. Thanks guys.
 
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Old 07-19-2010 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bischoff
Me and my dad looked at it today. When you turn the wheel the Pitman shaft turns when you feel the steering wheel having risistance. So my problem from what i can see is in the box. Thanks guys.
Download the manual from the FAQ section here, and there is a procedure in there to re-adjust your steering box. If the pitman shaft seal is leaking, it is also a good time to replace it.
 
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Old 07-19-2010 | 09:25 PM
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If you go back one page I linked it for you.
 
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Old 07-19-2010 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dodge15004x45.9
If you go back one page I linked it for you.
The DIY only deals with pitman shaft 'over center' preload. If the sector shaft has slop in it as well, that article won't do the whole job. FSM has the full procedure.

That said..... Simply doing the one adjustment can make a BIG difference in the steering. On my box, it is pretty bad, so, it needs to come out, and get the full treatment. (and replace the pitman shaft seal to boot.... Great Fun.)
 



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