1976 F100 steering problems
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1976 F100 steering problems
As most old trucks, my f100 had a lot of slack in it when i bought it. I have since replaced most everything in the front end. the front end is tight, it has a new steering box (put on before i bought it) that the mechanic adjusted, and has had the front end aligned.....what else can be causing the slack? the tire store said it was probably in the steering sector???? anybody have a clue?
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As most old trucks, my f100 had a lot of slack in it when i bought it. I have since replaced most everything in the front end. the front end is tight, it has a new steering box (put on before i bought it) that the mechanic adjusted, and has had the front end aligned.....what else can be causing the slack? the tire store said it was probably in the steering sector???? anybody have a clue?
With the steering box, the term "rebuilt" means the builder slapped on a new seal and it doesn't leak anymore. I suggest putting a pal behind the wheel while you look at the component interfaces to visually verify that everything moves in unison.... Meaning, input equals output.
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sorry it is a 4x4....the steering box looks new...its shiny like it was just put on wheras everything else is rusty....the mechanic said it was new and that he adjusted....the steering is better than it was when i got it but still has some slack....
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Ch the rag joint or little u joint in the steering shaft which ever you have one, how are you radious arm bushings and your trac bar bushings?
Bergson makes a semi bolt in replacement complete from where the column comes outa the fire wall to the input shaft on the box, and they are well worth the money. The little u joint is not replaceable as far as I know.
Steering wheel splines good?
Steering stabilizer good?
Bergson makes a semi bolt in replacement complete from where the column comes outa the fire wall to the input shaft on the box, and they are well worth the money. The little u joint is not replaceable as far as I know.
Steering wheel splines good?
Steering stabilizer good?
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sorry im just now responding, been at the deer camp
idk what all has been replaced...i know he put on a polyurethane bushing kit, dont know what all it included...and like i said supposedly it has a new steering box, ball joints looked good supposedly...i think it is gonna be in front of the box, may try the replacement piece yall were talkin about.
yes unfortunately it is the same mechanic that redid the motor
idk what all has been replaced...i know he put on a polyurethane bushing kit, dont know what all it included...and like i said supposedly it has a new steering box, ball joints looked good supposedly...i think it is gonna be in front of the box, may try the replacement piece yall were talkin about.
yes unfortunately it is the same mechanic that redid the motor
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Ch the rag joint or little u joint in the steering shaft which ever you have one, how are you radious arm bushings and your trac bar bushings?
Bergson makes a semi bolt in replacement complete from where the column comes outa the fire wall to the input shaft on the box, and they are well worth the money. The little u joint is not replaceable as far as I know.
Steering wheel splines good?
Steering stabilizer good?
Bergson makes a semi bolt in replacement complete from where the column comes outa the fire wall to the input shaft on the box, and they are well worth the money. The little u joint is not replaceable as far as I know.
Steering wheel splines good?
Steering stabilizer good?
you wouldnt happen to have a link for the Bergson bolt in replacement would u? i couldnt find it
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Sounds like the mount bracket bolt holes are worn/wallered out, you can weld some thick washers on each side of the bracket and use a thicker and longer bolt.
Also ck the bolt for grooves being worn in it.....
Also ck the bolt for grooves being worn in it.....
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1975: Last year for replaceable U-joint located in 4WD's lower steering shaft and coupler assy. Lower steering shaft attaches to input shaft of steering box with a clamp & thru bolt.
