jprevat

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So I have some play in my wheel. My front end is all new and nice and tight. Is there any way to tighten up the steering box like on the older Ford's? I would really appreciate any input guys.

white89gt

There is a jam nut on them, like the older trucks.

white89gt

This might be of use to you....

http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/tr...-steering-box/

02_Black_On_White

Like whitey mentioned check the jam but, but also you can replace the two collar bushings inside. Pop the ignition cylinder out, take the two screws off the cover and you'll see the two black Column bushings. At 160k mine were both ragged to almost nothing. Advance has them. Popped two new in with a thin layer of ford grease and whammy. Took about 20 mins.

jprevat

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Ill take a look at all of this guys. Thank yall so much!

akdoggie

JP.....if you screw with the box, only move it in 1/16 or 1/8 turns at a time. These boxes will tighten quickly and if you go too much, will wear out the worm gear in no time. Just take it in short increments till you get it the way you need it, if you must adjust it.

jprevat

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Thank you for that. I've got almost 15* of play either way I turn my wheel before anything changes. I don't really want to mess with it but it's starting to feel like I'm driving a boat down the hwy.

jprevat

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I tightened it up an eighth of a turn and it made a world of difference. Thanks yall.

akdoggie

Good deal JP. Glad that worked out for you.

jprevat

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Me too. I thought I was about to have to put on a new steering box.