Farmer Rock
just a fella' without a 10mm socket
That's what I told myself after trying to fix my dimmer switch when the headlights kept going out on the back roads. I almost killed myself over a 5 dollar switch,lol
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IDIBRONCO
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I had that happen to me and it sure is scary.
I don't think that is where that is supposed to be installed...Also replaced the dimmer switch. The old one worked, it just stuck. I guess it was a little cold?
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I coated the new one with some silicone grease which will hopefully help.
Booyah45828
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I've had one stick too. Nothing like doing 60 at night without headlights. I don't think I've ever stomped my foot so fast in my life. Repairing the old one wasn't even a consideration after that.
Farmer Rock
just a fella' without a 10mm socket
Taking back seat driving to a whole nother levelMakes it more interesting
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Diego got the ol' hack n tap steering fix this morning. Not only is the shim missing so is the plastic spacer! We'll see if there's enough meat there to hold it.
Somewhere along the line someone had just crimped it tight. I had a bear of a time getting the steering column replaced when I bought the truck. This should work better!
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Somewhere along the line someone had just crimped it tight. I had a bear of a time getting the steering column replaced when I bought the truck. This should work better!
The_Josh_Bear
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Mine has been solid for 3+ years with just blue thread locker so you'll be good. Love that mod!
And I'll notice if it ever does loosen up since the rest of my linkage is tight with a Redhead steering box. Truck goes right where I want it to! Until it's time to turn around in a small parking lot....
Mine is all over the place unless it's pulling a little bit. I'm expecting great things
What is this all about?
I'm surprised you haven't seen it before.
The steering shaft is supposed to have a plastic spacer and a "leaf spring" in it to take the slop out of it. They fall out so someone suggested adding a bolt to tighten up against the inner shaft to take the slop out of it.
Unless you already knew that and just didn't know that's what I was referring to
Didn't know. But now I am wondering if that is what was wrong with the 89.
Replaced the power steering pump, still had problems with it being very sloppy. Suspected the steering box. Would have been pissed to replace that as well, and still have the problem.
89 is parked in the back 40 now. Keeping it because if I ever need the engine, I am not going to be able to afford a replacement from someone else. And if I wreck the 91, I can still make the 89 run again.
If I have to do that, now I'll know to check this out.
Replaced the power steering pump, still had problems with it being very sloppy. Suspected the steering box. Would have been pissed to replace that as well, and still have the problem.
89 is parked in the back 40 now. Keeping it because if I ever need the engine, I am not going to be able to afford a replacement from someone else. And if I wreck the 91, I can still make the 89 run again.
If I have to do that, now I'll know to check this out.
Tightened up a loose transmission cooler clamp, washed the windows, slapped a quick coat of black on the bumper to make me feel better. I also popped the hubcaps back on.
I think I found my small coolant leak too. One of the heater hoses I knew I should have replaced before but didn't....
Getting there! Overall a productive weekend.
I think I found my small coolant leak too. One of the heater hoses I knew I should have replaced before but didn't....
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Getting there! Overall a productive weekend.
you just have to watch, in an accident the steering shaft no longer collapses like it should........
It really should. It's just set screws pressing against the shaft. I hope I never find out though.
It did make a tremendous difference though. Steering wheel actually controls the gearbox now instead of just suggesting
