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Old Feb 1, 2023 | 04:20 PM
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Steering slop?

I’ve got a bit of extra play in my steering and wondered if anyone could help me track down possible fixes. It wouldn’t bother me too much but when it gets windy on the long highway trips, the extra play in the steering feels a little unstable. Wondering what might the cause be.

2002 6.8 running a 4” suspension lift on 35’s

all of the steering linkage components look stock, to my limited knowledge. It’s also be aligned recently.

While driving I can shake the steering wheel a good 10 degrees in either direction before it starts to effect the steering.

thanks for any help pointing me in the right direction.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2023 | 06:34 PM
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Might take a look at the steering column shaft.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ring-play.html
 
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Old Feb 1, 2023 | 10:05 PM
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Unit bearings
ball joints
TRE’s
Pitman arm
Steering gear
Steering shaft coupler
steering shaft slip joint
loose nut behind the wheel
 
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Old Feb 4, 2023 | 07:59 PM
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Go to the tech folder and look at steering wander. There's a plethora of information that will help you.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pirate4x4_camo
Unit bearings
ball joints
TRE’s
Pitman arm
Steering gear
Steering shaft coupler
steering shaft slip joint
loose nut behind the wheel

Hey Pirate, what's the expected lifespan on these parts with 37" tires used mostly on road?
 
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