steering box again -only 50k on this one and needs replacement

steering box again -only 50k on this one and needs replacement

08-25-2002, 12:49 AM

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Shooter

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steering box again -only 50k on this one and needs replacement

Well got new track bar, front tires pointing the same direction, centered gear box then the alignment. Pitman shaft has about 3/16ths lateral thrust before the shaft starts rotating. YES! I already tried adjusting pre load to no avail. If I did not try some would say it will correct lateral thrust even though it will only ajust longitudinal thrust.
Front axle scales 4600# MT and 4400# with 5th.
Has any one had any better luck with aftermarket boxes ???

I know a while back some tried and most go boxes that were just as sloppy as their old ones.

Thanks

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