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Old Sep 23, 1999 | 08:48 PM
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Steering box problem?

I have a 1981 F250, two wheel drive that weaves back and forth and grows more pronounced with a load. Have replaced radius arm bushings and tie rod ends. This has helped some but not eliminated the problem. I have also adjusted the steering box as much as I dare. The steering shaft moves up and down a bit when wiggled but not excessively. Any advice appreciated.

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Old Sep 23, 1999 | 09:02 PM
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have you checked your ball joints, and your axle beam pivot bushings, are your front coil springs weak?, ( front end sagging ,wheels splayed out some ) these Fords like this have a lot of stuff to wear out & can make them drive wild , good luck!!
 
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Steering box problem?

After checking these other things and finding no problems then it could be the steering gear box is shot.
 
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one last thing , be sure your wheel bearings are tight.
 
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