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I have a new to me 01 7.3l limited 4x4 as well as an 6.8l limited 4x4. I noticed when turning in my court the 7.3l has less of a turning radius, to the left. I went lock to lock and discovered the I have 1½ turns of the steering wheel to the left, but almost 2 ¼ to the right. I was told the front suspension had been redone in the past 3 years. I was wondering if there is any kind of adjustment on the steering box or other components. Thanx in advance everyone.
It sounds like someone took a shortcut during an alignment. If it was lifted during the "redone" part, my guess is somebody just re-centered the steering wheel by removing/reinstalling it, when it should have been equalized and centered at the drag link.
Provided nothing is binding in your steering box or the suspension itself, simply adjusting the drag link properly should get your lock-to-lock close to equal. You could do it yourself with a lot of trial and error, but an alignment shop can do it for well under $100. It might be worth checking, if they took a shortcut there it may pay to find out if there are other issues.
It sounds like someone took a shortcut during an alignment. If it was lifted during the "redone" part, my guess is somebody just re-centered the steering wheel by removing/reinstalling it, when it should have been equalized and centered at the drag link.
Provided nothing is binding in your steering box or the suspension itself, simply adjusting the drag link properly should get your lock-to-lock close to equal. You could do it yourself with a lot of trial and error, but an alignment shop can do it for well under $100. It might be worth checking, if they took a shortcut there it may pay to find out if there are other issues.
Shortcut is what I was thinking, but I don't know enough about front end geometry to know for sure. Thanx for the reply. That's the only noticeable issue with the front end so far, not a huge issue until summer hit and I am backing the boat....
From the OP looks like both Ex's are 4x4, so both have leaf springs. I guessing that maybe the stop is maladjusted on the left.
I'm not familiar with an adjustable steering stop on the Ex.
Another thing that comes to mind is the steering stabilizer. If it's not installed where it should be, or if the stabilizer shock were incorrectly sized, it could limit travel in one or both directions. It may also be possible that the Pitman arm is installed a couple teeth off, I've never had mine off so I don't know if it is mechanically indexed or not.
From the OP looks like both Ex's are 4x4, so both have leaf springs. I guessing that maybe the stop is maladjusted on the left.
Yep, both are 4x4. I was thinking maybe the steering stabilizer, I'll crawl under both this weekend and take a peek when I have them together and compare.
I'm not familiar with an adjustable steering stop on the Ex.
Another thing that comes to mind is the steering stabilizer. If it's not installed where it should be, or if the stabilizer shock were incorrectly sized, it could limit travel in one or both directions. It may also be possible that the Pitman arm is installed a couple teeth off, I've never had mine off so I don't know if it is mechanically indexed or not.
I remember my old 1980 F350 4x4 adjustable stops, maybe it could be the stabilizer.
It sounds like someone took a shortcut during an alignment. ....
Agree.
I know mine is 2wd, but I think the 4wd has 2 of these, also
These adjusters are for setting the toe-in.
One of the adjusters has right-hand threads, the other has left-hand threads.
The adjuster links are used to lengthen/shorten the linkage between the front wheels changing the toe-in.
Loosen both of them, rotate them the same amount each way and the linkage will stay the same length, but the center link will move right or left depending on direction of rotation.
The steering wheel is connected to the center link and will rotate
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