Steering wheel problem
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Steering wheel problem
Hello all. It's been awhile, and I don't even think I've logged since I got my powerstroke.
Long story short I have a 97 f250 PSD. I went through a massive hole a while back where my front end came off the ground and slammed back down. My steering wheel is off 90 degrees to the right. I had my nephew move the wheel with the engine off and I've noticed the frame, where the gearbox is located, is twisting a small amount when you turn it either way. I think I semi-broke a rivet but I'm not sure, do any of ya'll know of anything else it could be?
Long story short I have a 97 f250 PSD. I went through a massive hole a while back where my front end came off the ground and slammed back down. My steering wheel is off 90 degrees to the right. I had my nephew move the wheel with the engine off and I've noticed the frame, where the gearbox is located, is twisting a small amount when you turn it either way. I think I semi-broke a rivet but I'm not sure, do any of ya'll know of anything else it could be?
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Take a pic of the frame and gear box (both sides) and share!
The gear box isnt held on by rivets, but three bolts. It could be a few things, but it you whacked your frame... wooo.. You say that you notice the frame moves when you turn the wheel? If so, you cracked your frame. If not, you broke some of those bolts. I am surprised you didnt knock out some tie rod ends!
The gear box isnt held on by rivets, but three bolts. It could be a few things, but it you whacked your frame... wooo.. You say that you notice the frame moves when you turn the wheel? If so, you cracked your frame. If not, you broke some of those bolts. I am surprised you didnt knock out some tie rod ends!
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I've replaced all tie rods and lower ball joints, because they tested bad. It was bad, real bad. I'll get some pics up tomorrow. The reason I'm thinking a semi broke rivet is there's a small gap on the bottom of the motor mount riveted to the frame. I haven't seen any other damage at any other area and that little spot is hardly noticeable, but sometimes the things we barely see give us the biggest headaches.
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Boy, last time I got airborn my dashboard about came off. It broke the bracket on the right side. That was over a year ago and I just finally fixed it yesterday. I'll never chase cows across my neighbors pasture again.
I hope your truck is ok. If your steering wheel is that far off then you must have bent something. Is it 2 wheel drive? I'd suggest getting out the tape measure and start measuring everything. Ride height on both sides at the front wheel opening, toe, distance from the center of the front hubs to the rear edge of the fender. That will tell me something about what may be off. measure both sides for comparisons.
I hope your truck is ok. If your steering wheel is that far off then you must have bent something. Is it 2 wheel drive? I'd suggest getting out the tape measure and start measuring everything. Ride height on both sides at the front wheel opening, toe, distance from the center of the front hubs to the rear edge of the fender. That will tell me something about what may be off. measure both sides for comparisons.
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I never jumped my 96 but had the spots where the bottom motor cage goes to the frame they had rivets I had the dealer weld them. When I would turn it was so noise. But I heard about the rivets breaking.
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Alrighty ask and you shall receive, Midwest here are the pics.
Front(you'll notice Excalibur and his evil twin in the gap):
Back:
RR here are the numbers
Front of vehicle
L R
Ride height: 7 1/8" 7"
Center hub to fender 29 1/2" 29 1/2"
Toe +1/2"-1/4"
Andy sounds like I may have your problem
tbone as far as i can tell nothing is twisted or broken other than what I believe is the rivet.
I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to help me with this problem.
Front(you'll notice Excalibur and his evil twin in the gap):
Back:
RR here are the numbers
Front of vehicle
L R
Ride height: 7 1/8" 7"
Center hub to fender 29 1/2" 29 1/2"
Toe +1/2"-1/4"
Andy sounds like I may have your problem
tbone as far as i can tell nothing is twisted or broken other than what I believe is the rivet.
I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to help me with this problem.
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