F350 Steering

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Jul 4, 2025 | 05:52 PM

JohnNewb

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From: California High Desert

F350 Steering

I finally have my 1959 F350 licensed and on the road. I did a cab swap a few years ago While the steering box was out of truck I adjusted it. The sloppy steering was noticeably better. Until my first asphalt test drive. About five miles down the road the steering got "vague. " Is that the right word for scary loose and steering like a boat? The adjustment is up against the frame practically. Is there a way to adjust the steering without removing it? I have another gear box and column original or from the donor. I have been driving this thing only on my property up until now. I was surprised how well it steered right up until it just started to wander like it warmed up or something.

Jul 4, 2025 | 07:33 PM

spurredon

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I think you can only do so much with adjustment before you have to replace bushings. Then when done, fill it up with grease.

Jul 5, 2025 | 11:43 AM

FuzzFace2

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May want to reach out to Blue Top or Red Head, they rebuild PS boxes but they machine them to install bearings and not bushings into worn out castings.
I dont know if they rebuild non-PS boxes but worth a call.
I run a Blue Top PS box on my 81 F100 and made a big difference.
Good luck
Dave ----