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Apr 3, 2014 | 05:16 PM

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cory5517

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steering gearbox adjustment

Long story short trying to loosen up the adjustment on my steering gearbox but adjustment nut won't turn. I loosen up locknut and try turning the adjustment allen nut but I'd won't turn. Can you loosen the play in steering or can you only tighten?*

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Apr 3, 2014 | 05:43 PM

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you can go both ways just dont back it off much.
just wondering why you want to loosen it?

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Apr 3, 2014 | 05:48 PM

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My steering is really tight, too tight in my opinion

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Apr 3, 2014 | 05:55 PM

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I may have over tightened my gearbox

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Apr 3, 2014 | 07:22 PM

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You did...You need a new box. Sector shaft adjustment should be done in small increments if at all....Don't feel bad, I did the same thing. Replace it before you kill yourself.

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Apr 3, 2014 | 08:00 PM

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Dang, are they hard to put in?

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Apr 3, 2014 | 08:35 PM

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The hardest part I found was pulling the old pitman arm...I got tired of trying and bought a new one from ford.

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Apr 3, 2014 | 08:47 PM

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If you're replacing the box and have the funds, it's usually recommended to upgrade to a RedHead steering box:
Red-Head Steering Gears - Custom Rebuilt Steering Gear Boxes in USA

My truck will be getting one soon, hopefully.

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Apr 3, 2014 | 08:53 PM

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Sounds like I'll be replacing gearbox. I'll look into redhead but looks like I'll be installing myself due to funds

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