steering components/accident
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steering components/accident
i was in a side collosion accident and when it happened my steering wheel was 90 deg out
first now that i have extreme play in the steering wheel is it the steering box and how do i check this
second i was looking at the drag link (the one that goes from the pitman arm to the pass side wheel if i am wrong) looks bent. does this link supposed to have a slight bend about 8" from the pass side wheel?
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jason
first now that i have extreme play in the steering wheel is it the steering box and how do i check this
second i was looking at the drag link (the one that goes from the pitman arm to the pass side wheel if i am wrong) looks bent. does this link supposed to have a slight bend about 8" from the pass side wheel?
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Jason - If I remember correctly the drag link is straight. I will check mine tomorrow as it is dark out right now. I can't comment on your steering box, but I know there are other things that will make your steering have play in it due to bent components. I will post up tomorrow when I have a chance to look at my drag link in the light. 
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In my opinion only, of course: If you have a major problem with your steering, and you have to ask "how to check it", then I think you need to have someone qualified look at it and determine what is wrong. Your life (or someone else's) could depend on it.
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i don't have a major problem just like to do things myself
i', not asking how to check but rather what else i should look for
i'm sorry but did you learn everything you know from birth or did you ask questions!!!!
i', not asking how to check but rather what else i should look for
i'm sorry but did you learn everything you know from birth or did you ask questions!!!!
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I checked on my 2003 4x4 and the drag link is not straight, it is straight until it gets to the passenger side and then it has two bends in it. Have you had someone move the steering wheel from side to side while you check for any play in the steering components under the truck?
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no it's been to cold for my a$$ just trying to get my ducks in a row and find out everything i can before i jump in
anyone think it is a good idea to change tire rod ends or only if the have play-this would cause wandering correct?
anyone think it is a good idea to change tire rod ends or only if the have play-this would cause wandering correct?
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Daniel stated it correctly. The drag link is straight from the pitman arm and then has a couple of bends just before it connects to the tie rod end on the passenger side. As to when to replace TRE's I would just do it if there is play or lack of smooth movement and yes a worn or damaged TRE would cause some pretty strange steering.
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