Slop in the steering

[stumiister]

I have read some posts about adjusting the steering gear but here is what I am having problems with, I can move the steering wheel from left to right from center quit a bit before the tires actualy move, I do need to check the front end for loose or worn parts but I know the steering gear also needs to be adjusted, from what I have read there is two adjustments to be made one is for the steering input and the other is for the steering output but I dont think there are two adjusting screws on the steering gear, what do I actually need to do to get the slop out?

 

[Dsl_Dog_Treat]

Start by ruling out tie rod ends,drag ling and rag joints first before snugging up the worm gear in the gear box.

 

[tylerolso]

my truck has 147000 and i just replaced the the tie rods and center link and ball joints and now there is hardly any slop in the steering

hope this help

 

[Diesel_brad]

There is only ONE adjustment on the steering box.

But like others have said, rule out drag link, tie rods and the rag joint 1st

 

[Wicked97]

Look at the steering shaft also. There is a plastic sleeve and metal clip in there that fall apart and cause alot of slop.

 

[88IDITurbo]

I am very interested to see what comes from this. I have replaced the tie rod and draglink but still have slop in the system. Next will be the steering shaft from the column to box and debating on replacing the steering box as well. I hate steering slop, especially with a big@$$ truck!

 

[Diesel_brad]

If a box is needed, look up Redhead steering boxes. They are by far and away the best on the maket

 

[FoMoCo]

Plastic sleeve?

Look at the steering shaft also. There is a plastic sleeve and metal clip in there that fall apart and cause alot of slop.

I have replaced all the ends, drag links, and installed a Red head steering box and the truck still has a dead spot. Where is this plastic sleeve? and is it replaceable? I have a 94 idi 5 inch lift and running 35 BFG's

 

[8seconds]

The plastic sleeve is located near your steering box on the steering column, acts as a dust sheild and protects the steering lines from being rubbed. Alot of people remove them and never put them back.

It doesn't really have anything to do with the operation of the vehicle, just make sure your lines are out of the way if yours is missing.

 

[Wicked97]

I have replaced all the ends, drag links, and installed a Red head steering box and the truck still has a dead spot. Where is this plastic sleeve? and is it replaceable? I have a 94 idi 5 inch lift and running 35 BFG's

Its in the middle of the shaft. Its easy to tell if its bad just watch it and have someone turn the wheel back and forth with the truck off. Watch for play between the two halves of the shaft. I haven't had any luck around here finding new parts to fix it without spending a mint but I have good luck finding good ones at junk yards for 20 bucks.

 

[Wicked97]

The plastic sleeve is located near your steering box on the steering column, acts as a dust sheild and protects the steering lines from being rubbed. Alot of people remove them and never put them back.

It doesn't really have anything to do with the operation of the vehicle, just make sure your lines are out of the way if yours is missing.

That sleeve is more than a dust shield. It is a shim and without it and the metal clip in there you add a ton of steering slop.

 

[HammerDown]

Look at the steering shaft also. There is a plastic sleeve and metal clip in there that fall apart and cause alot of slop.

Yup, that was the cause of my slop, and fixed it by forcing a shim up in there, good as new...

 

[Diesel_brad]

I have replaced all the ends, drag links, and installed a Red head steering box and the truck still has a dead spot. Where is this plastic sleeve? and is it replaceable? I have a 94 idi 5 inch lift and running 35 BFG's

I would look into a Borgenson shaft. It does away with the POS plastic and **** poor 1920s design rag joint.


EDIT: The link below has taken FOREVER(10 days) to ship the steering shaft i ordered. Just wanted to give a heads ups
Cheap on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/13041096934...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1401wt_1165

 

[88IDITurbo]

Does anyone have any experience with the Borgenson steering shaft vs. Flaming River?

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0008/s0002/FR1857-FD2S

http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.php?productid=1461&cat=46&page=1

http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.php?productid=1464&cat=46&page=1

 

[stumiister]

I had a some help while I checked the steering compenets what I saw was a worn inner tie rod end, I checked the king pins awhile back I'm sure those are bad, the plastic joint on the steering shaft is good but most of the slop is in the steering gear, so I will adjust it and go from there.