Steering Wheel Play FIX?
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Steering Wheel Play FIX?
I came across this quick video today and it looks promising for eliminating some play in the steering system. I thought I would post this to get some other opinions on whether this is worthwhile or not. The fourth reply? on this video sounds viable also. What do you think about the video idea? Thanks Sandy
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Sorry to hear that. Mine is a candidate for it,. it's not bad but it think I could use it if it works without consequences..
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I tried the "beverage can" shims once, but they did not stay in place very well, for me. I also tried foil tape, to build up a little thickness, but that stuff was too soft and didn't last very long. I like the feeler gauge shims as I think that should be a pretty durable material. I ultimately ended up replacing my intermediate steering shaft with a new Ford part, but that was because I wasn't smart enough to figure out the feeler gauge shim thing. I think that this area should be addressed before replacing steering boxes and other parts, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc., that don't show obvious wear. When you see the slop in the nesting shafts, it becomes quite apparent where a significant portion of the system play comes from.
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From: Houston/Sugar Land
I tried the "beverage can" shims once, but they did not stay in place very well, for me. I also tried foil tape, to build up a little thickness, but that stuff was too soft and didn't last very long. I like the feeler gauge shims as I think that should be a pretty durable material. I ultimately ended up replacing my intermediate steering shaft with a new Ford part, but that was because I wasn't smart enough to figure out the feeler gauge shim thing. I think that this area should be addressed before replacing steering boxes and other parts, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc., that don't show obvious wear. When you see the slop in the nesting shafts, it becomes quite apparent where a significant portion of the system play comes from.
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