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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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I have a 74 f250 with a power steering, the problem I am having is that the steering wheel while driving has about a 1/4 turn of play before it corrects. I changed out to steering column were it leaves the cab and connects to the steering box. And I tried to weld the slip joint and change out that rubber piece with the two bolts at the steering box with a metal piece. Temporary fix but I need to know that correct way that may be low budget. Will a 2wd column work on a 4wd truck? Let me know what you think.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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Chances are that it is not your column. You have a worn box and perhaps a worn or faulty hydraulic assist system.
Have you tried to adjust the steering box?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 04:02 AM
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Thanks I will look into that. will a 2wd steering box work on a 4wd Truck?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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No sir. They are entirely different.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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oh well thanks for that, good i found out before i did anything
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Can you rebuild the steering box or do you have to get a new one?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsoptich
Can you rebuild the steering box or do you have to get a new one?
Trust me, get a new one. You'll be glad you did.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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i think i will.
 
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