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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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hello hows it goin everyone, heres the problem, ive got an 89 f150 with about 8in of play in the wheel, any sugestions on what to replace?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Steering gear

Coupler

Ball joints
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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ive got new ball joints, and coupler. so probably the gear is the problem. any suggestions on where to get one? sometime a salvage yard isnt the answer.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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In the past, I have always ordered them from www.prosteering.com

Never had a problem with them.

I am sure that there are other good options, but they are the only ones that I have first hand experience with.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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just about every parts store should stock one or be able to get one in about a day
 
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