accident steering help
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accident steering help
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?
thanks
jason
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Year, Model, 2x4 or 4x4 ? Which side got hit?
I am going to assume a truck, solid axle, 4x4, hit on pass. side.
Steering box is probably okay. Drag link sounds toasted, as is probably both tie rod ends (if not part of drag link). I would also check the track bar if you have one.
I am going to assume a truck, solid axle, 4x4, hit on pass. side.
Steering box is probably okay. Drag link sounds toasted, as is probably both tie rod ends (if not part of drag link). I would also check the track bar if you have one.
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sorry forgot i removed info from signature
2003 f-250 superduty 4wd 6.0L
hit on driver side
how would i check tie rod ends if they are good or bad?
also the arm that goes from the pitman arm down to the pass side tire is called the ______link? it is supposed to have a slight bend 8"from the end?
i have to change the ball joints as i know they are bad what else do i need to check
thanks
jason
2003 f-250 superduty 4wd 6.0L
hit on driver side
how would i check tie rod ends if they are good or bad?
also the arm that goes from the pitman arm down to the pass side tire is called the ______link? it is supposed to have a slight bend 8"from the end?
i have to change the ball joints as i know they are bad what else do i need to check
thanks
jason
