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Old 12-11-2005, 04:09 AM
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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.
 
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Old 12-11-2005, 11:04 AM
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no you will have to repace the pitman shaft bearings and seal
 
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Old 12-13-2005, 10:18 PM
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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.
 
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Old 12-13-2005, 11:23 PM
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yea youll save time and money in tools by replacing the box
 
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Old 12-14-2005, 09:38 AM
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Yeah but where's the fun in that.
 
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Old 12-14-2005, 05:16 PM
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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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