steering help
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steering help
i have a couple issues
issue#1 when i'm in park or any gear i try to turn my steering wheel and it doesn't want to turn unless im actually moving the truck i changed the ball joints and the wheel u-joints what else could it be? i have new fluid in the power steering pump.
issue#2 3i have steering wheel play while i'm driving and i'm not to sure what else that could be as well i looked online and couldn't really find anything i don't have the cash at the moment to take it too a mechanic
so any ideas on this ?
issue#1 when i'm in park or any gear i try to turn my steering wheel and it doesn't want to turn unless im actually moving the truck i changed the ball joints and the wheel u-joints what else could it be? i have new fluid in the power steering pump.
issue#2 3i have steering wheel play while i'm driving and i'm not to sure what else that could be as well i looked online and couldn't really find anything i don't have the cash at the moment to take it too a mechanic
so any ideas on this ?
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#1 Power steering pump is weak. Time for a new one.
#2 You have to check ALL parts in the front: tie rods, panhard/track bar, axle control arm bushings, tires, alignment, and of course, the steering gear. The gear is the most expensive piece so do that last.
#2 You have to check ALL parts in the front: tie rods, panhard/track bar, axle control arm bushings, tires, alignment, and of course, the steering gear. The gear is the most expensive piece so do that last.
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That's not the steering box adjustment. That's the steering arm. At this point, I'll suggest that you might not want to adjust the steering box yourself. You might make it worse or damage it to where it can't be used. It has some play but didn't seem terrible. You should check the track bar first. The end that attaches to the frame. It's probably worn out and letting the axle move side to side. Then have someone rock the steering wheel side to side and watch the drag link (attached to the other end of the steering arm in the video) for movement. Both ends of it. And then watch the tie rod ends. The tie rod connects the front tires. I think your main problem will be in one of those areas.
Your steering arm looks like a dropped arm for a lifted truck. What size tires are on it? The whole number, not just the 16 inch part. Tightening the slop will do nothing to make it steer easier unless something is binding. The Dodges do turn a little hard to begin with.
Your steering arm looks like a dropped arm for a lifted truck. What size tires are on it? The whole number, not just the 16 inch part. Tightening the slop will do nothing to make it steer easier unless something is binding. The Dodges do turn a little hard to begin with.
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That's not the steering box adjustment. That's the steering arm. At this point, I'll suggest that you might not want to adjust the steering box yourself. You might make it worse or damage it to where it can't be used. It has some play but didn't seem terrible. You should check the track bar first. The end that attaches to the frame. It's probably worn out and letting the axle move side to side. Then have someone rock the steering wheel side to side and watch the drag link (attached to the other end of the steering arm in the video) for movement. Both ends of it. And then watch the tie rod ends. The tie rod connects the front tires. I think your main problem will be in one of those areas.
Your steering arm looks like a dropped arm for a lifted truck. What size tires are on it? The whole number, not just the 16 inch part. Tightening the slop will do nothing to make it steer easier unless something is binding. The Dodges do turn a little hard to begin with.
Your steering arm looks like a dropped arm for a lifted truck. What size tires are on it? The whole number, not just the 16 inch part. Tightening the slop will do nothing to make it steer easier unless something is binding. The Dodges do turn a little hard to begin with.
I will make a. Oreo of me holding my camera 🎥 Nader the front end and having someone twist the steering wheel I’ll post it on YouTube