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Mar 23, 2003 | 08:08 AM

Husky

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69 F250 Steering Problem

I have replaced every bushing (except king pins), tie rods, link bar and steering box (all store bought). My truck still darts from side to side even after having it aligned. I noticed that the steering box I bought has some play in it. Is this normal for these old trucks? Has anyone else had these types of problems? Cure? (69 F250)

Mar 23, 2003 | 08:17 AM

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There is an adjuster on the top of the box itself. You just have to mess with it a lille bit to get some play out. Also are you running radial or bias tires,the bias will put you all over the road.

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Mar 23, 2003 | 08:29 AM

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I am running Goodyear Workhorse Radials and I have already made the gear box adjustments. It took out a little slop but not all of it.

Mar 23, 2003 | 08:35 AM

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What kind of shape is the rag joint in on the steering shaft, I know a worn out one had alot to do with my dads sloppy sterring on his 69 250?

Mar 23, 2003 | 09:19 AM

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That's in great shape as well. I assume the "rag joint" is the flex coupling between the steering column and the gear box.

Mar 23, 2003 | 09:03 PM

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shocks and springs will help with the darting

Mar 24, 2003 | 10:35 AM

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They'll wander around if the wheel bearings are a little loose too, adjust ment is easy and all it costs is a couple of cotter keys.

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Mar 24, 2003 | 07:46 PM

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69 F250 Steering Problem

Check the king pins for play. Mine was much more stable after I got some more caster put in by the alignment shop. Be careful on the steering gear adjustment. You can get it too tight and not know it unless you follow the <a href="http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/">shop manual</a> procedure.