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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by slowmans
... my steering wheel is off 90* ... truck definetly does ride better ...

Now fellas how do i fix my steering wheel?
I don't see how this bracket could change the ride

Loosen the drag link adjustment nuts & lengthen or shorten it to center the steering wheel.
Park it with the steering clocked as it was driving strait, leave the key switch on.
Turn the drag link (not the lower long one) adjustment until steering wheel is strait by going the SHORTEST distance back to center.
Retighten the two nuts.
Road test & repeat if necessary
 
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BROWN DOG KTM
I don't see how this bracket could change the ride

Loosen the drag link adjustment nuts & lengthen or shorten it to center the steering wheel.
Park it with the steering clocked as it was driving strait, leave the key switch on.
Turn the drag link (not the lower long one) adjustment until steering wheel is strait by going the SHORTEST distance back to center.
Retighten the two nuts.
Road test & repeat if necessary
It changed the ride by taking the pull out of the steering and it feels a little different when going over rolling bumps or spots in the road.....I am going to have to look into the drag link....
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 01:12 AM
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Yup the steering adjustment is simple, remove two bolts on sleeve, use a 8" or so pipe wrench or something and turn til steering wheel is centered!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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I fixed the wheel yesterday, thanks fellas! Only took 3 times of trying....
 
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