ih8minimumwage
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Also check your pivot brackets since they like to crack, wallow out the mounting holes and start moving around.
My first guess would be that it's the shaft. On mine, I can tell that the play is not in the linkages (tie rods, etc.) because the wheels both move together. There's not a feeling of one wheel pulling then the other one.What front end do you have? Sounds like you need a steering shaft, box and axle pivot bushings if not a solid axle
My first guess would be that it's the shaft. On mine, I can tell that the play is not in the linkages (tie rods, etc.) because the wheels both move together. There's not a feeling of one wheel pulling then the other one.
What front end do you have? Sounds like you need a steering shaft, box and axle pivot bushings if not a solid axle
All 8 lug 2wd setups will use two I beams so you will have the pivot bushings under the engine crossmember that pretty much all of these trucks need replacing. On my 93 and 97, you back uphill into a parking spot and the alignment is noticeable way off because these bushings allow the beams to move around much more than they are designed.
I'll second the redhead box's. I've put dozens on customer trucks with nothing but perfect results.Here is a company that "Rebuilds" steering boxes, not just painting them. https://redheadsteeringgears.com. They are in Seattle, WA.
Second there second... My redhead box has been great.I'll second the redhead box's. I've put dozens on customer trucks with nothing but perfect results.
Then ofcourse when I get my own it fails in a week .
But the warranty was no questions asked and the one in now feels great with 50,000 of 'normal' truck stuff.
All 8 lug 2wd setups will use two I beams so you will have the pivot bushings under the engine crossmember that pretty much all of these trucks need replacing. On my 93 and 97, you back uphill into a parking spot and the alignment is noticeable way off because these bushings allow the beams to move around much more than they are designed.
You should also check your rag joint. Real easy with two people.