Loose steering
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Cargo Master
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Loose steering
Just curious as to if there is anything in the column that can cause loose steering?
I know the bearings in there likely need replaced, but tie rods, drag links, gear box and intermediate shaft have all been replaced.
I know the bearings in there likely need replaced, but tie rods, drag links, gear box and intermediate shaft have all been replaced.
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The rag joint in the steering shaft going to the steering box is a weak point.
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There is a u-joinr under the dash.and several parts in the column.
allso on mine the track bar ends were worn.rebuilt it and it helped.that will let the body move before axle is actuated.
allso on mine the track bar ends were worn.rebuilt it and it helped.that will let the body move before axle is actuated.
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Good to know thanks bud.
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"It's a Ford" with a RedHead gear box and a real shaft with real u-joints, meaning all the "Fordiness" has been taken out of the picture. It should NOT be loose. Check the u-joints on the new shaft. We put a RedHead and a Flaming River shaft in our RCLB; one u-joint was bad right out of the box. They sent us a new one and it cleared up the looseness.
No track bar if it's the F250 in your sig.
No track bar if it's the F250 in your sig.
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"It's a Ford" with a RedHead gear box and a real shaft with real u-joints, meaning all the "Fordiness" has been taken out of the picture. It should NOT be loose. Check the u-joints on the new shaft. We put a RedHead and a Flaming River shaft in our RCLB; one u-joint was bad right out of the box. They sent us a new one and it cleared up the looseness.
No track bar if it's the F250 in your sig.
No track bar if it's the F250 in your sig.
Also good to know on the u-joints. I will verify that. I assume they are checked just like drive line joints?
Its an f350 and I think I've got a front track bar and rear sway bar.
