also is this something that would make tire wear to happen early?

 

Get a friend, unlock the steering wheel, have the friend saw the wheel back and forth while you look at ALL the steering components starting at the firewall. You will see what is loose.

 

is there suppose to be any play in the shaft leading to the firewall? I tried to shake it and it moves.

 

If it's loose right where it goes into the firewall, one of these will fix that http://www.rocksolidramtrucksteering.com/ . If one of the joints is loose or the slip joint is loose then a new shaft is required.

 

There are a couple adjustments you can do on the box to remove most of the slop.... procedure is detailed in the FSM. Grab the 01 manual from the FAQ section here, just like Dinty Moore Beef Stew: It's in there.

 

thanks for all the advice everyone. I'll be checking into stuff this weekend.

 

Wasn't that Ragu Spaghetti Sauce?

 

THAT'S IT!!!!!!


Thank you. For the life of me, I couldn't remember the product. I hate getting old. (beats the alternative though I guess.)

 

I was wondering if anyone knew if the steering gear box had a seal kit available anywhere?Mine is still good minus the leaking due to sitting in my garage the last 4 years.Any info would be great.Thanks in advance

 

My steering box has just developed this leak the last few days and is fairly substantial. (I first blamed the kids for the driveway stain haha) Through the Pavement Sucks DYI it states that the seal can be replaced while still mounted on the truck. Has anyone done this with success?

I have the passenger side axle seal and plenum to deal with yet and would rather only spend 50.00 on a seal kit than 500 on a new steering box.