changing steering rod and coolant
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Get one of these when you change out your thermostat, a must have IMO. The stock stamped steel ones rust real bad. http://www.dieselsite.com/index.asp?...ROD&ProdID=188 Here's what mine looked like before I switched to the Aluminum housing, stock on the right. 
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The splined colapsable column that goes to the steering wheel to the steering box? I want to change that guy out. Mine twists a little from a long time of running 35-37in tires. I would really like to know how that goes. I havent ever had the time to do it but i think it would take the last bit of play out of my steering wheel. Ive done everything else.
I second the stat and the neck. Be careful when you do to take out the old one, make sure the engine is cool. Before you do it i would advise you to spray PB blaster on it a couple times the day before and right before you go after those bolts. I can tell you from exp they will break on you quick as @#%$. And its a pain to deal with after that. Trust me.
Might throw in a coolant filter and a 203deg stat while youve got it all apart. Less messy that way.
I second the stat and the neck. Be careful when you do to take out the old one, make sure the engine is cool. Before you do it i would advise you to spray PB blaster on it a couple times the day before and right before you go after those bolts. I can tell you from exp they will break on you quick as @#%$. And its a pain to deal with after that. Trust me.
Might throw in a coolant filter and a 203deg stat while youve got it all apart. Less messy that way.
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Thanks for the replies, instead of a new thread, what other parts consist of the front end?
Inner and Outer Tie Rod
Pitman Arm
Idler Arm
Upper and Lower Ball Joints
Anything else i'm missing that will help take play out of the steering? Thanks
Inner and Outer Tie Rod
Pitman Arm
Idler Arm
Upper and Lower Ball Joints
Anything else i'm missing that will help take play out of the steering? Thanks
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That stuff will take the big stuff out if you have big problems. Your tires will wear better and thank you for it. These trucks have play though no matter what you do, i believe its that damn column piece, especiallly with bigger tires. Tighten your steering box a 1/4 turn at a time will help too.
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Another questions before doing any of this, anyone know what the torque specs are for the above front end parts should be?
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Does anyone know what the part number is to the drag linkage, the one that goes below the pitman arm? O Reiley's and Napa says they don't have it...which makes to belive i'll have to order it from the dealer, and that will probably be pretty expensive. Thanks
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Here's some info, give Ed a call, this is where we all go when we need a good price and parts, he'll take care of yaa. www.partsguyed.com
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See if this works, send him a private message, he pops on here from time to time during the day, he'll get back with you.. Click here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/p...newpm&u=311089