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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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crooked wheel?

ok so i have an 83 that will track strait down the road but my steering wheel is clocked to the 1:30 position while i'm going strait.

can anyone help me fix this?

83 f150 4x4 302 4 speed

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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 11:19 AM
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You have two choices that I know of and you will not want to do either until needed. First, Take the steering wheel off with the wheels straight and reinstall in correct position. Not an easy task. When it comes time for an alignment, the shop will correct it when the are working on the front end and tie rod ends.
 
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You want to make sure the steering box is centered or it will have a lot of play in the steering when you are driving straight.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 08:05 PM
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My steering wheel is indexed and can be correctly installed in only one orientation.

Re-orienting the wheel will mess with the turn signal switch canceling mechanism.
 
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