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Dec 11, 2005 | 04:09 AM

hillbilly4u

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Steering gear box

Have slack in the shaft the pitman arm is on. My question is will doing the preload adjustment take this out or should I go for a new box. Have already tried the top adjustment and it helped some but not enough.

Dec 11, 2005 | 11:04 AM

2001ramsport

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RE: Steering gear box

no you will have to repace the pitman shaft bearings and seal

Dec 13, 2005 | 10:18 PM

Johnnybangbang

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RE: Steering gear box

I had the same problem with my last truck 99' Dodge Quad cab I changed the steering box as it was easier and quicker.I think I paid around $175.

Dec 13, 2005 | 11:23 PM

shott8283

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yea youll save time and money in tools by replacing the box

Dec 14, 2005 | 09:38 AM

2001ramsport

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RE: Steering gear box

Yeah but where's the fun in that.

Dec 14, 2005 | 05:16 PM

hillbilly4u

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RE: Steering gear box

Yeah think thats what I'll do. Guy on Ebay selling remans for 125.00. Then try one of those Windecker kits so I wont rip the next one out.

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