Sloppy steering
- Thread starter snowdog
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When you turn the wheel(input) the wheels should turn instantly(output). Just follow the mechanical path from the wheel to the steering knuckles. Have someone turn the steering wheel while you watch what happens. Watch the steering shaft, is there immediate response at the end where it goes into the box when the wheel is turned? Watch the input and output shafts on the steering box, is there instant response from the output shaft when the input is turned? Watch the steering linkage and make sure it is tight and responsive.
The joints on the steering shaft will wear and produce sloppy steering. The box can wear and produce sloppy steering, and the linkage ends can wear and produce slop. You need to isolate it to one or more components. If it's the box, there should be an adjustment screw located on it that lets you tighten the gear mesh back up as it wears.
The joints on the steering shaft will wear and produce sloppy steering. The box can wear and produce sloppy steering, and the linkage ends can wear and produce slop. You need to isolate it to one or more components. If it's the box, there should be an adjustment screw located on it that lets you tighten the gear mesh back up as it wears.
88Wrangles
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So what was the problem? That will at least eliminate a few things that the "drifting" could be caused by.
So what was the problem? That will at least eliminate a few things that the "drifting" could be caused by.
88Wrangles
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what solved the problem with the sloppy steering though?
what solved the problem with the sloppy steering though?
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What do you mean by drifting? Did you perhaps tighten the adjuster on the box a little too much?
Other than the components that could have also caused your steering slop, wander can be attributed to worn suspension components, improper suspension/steering geometry, worn balljoints, loose fasteners....
What do you mean by drifting? Did you perhaps tighten the adjuster on the box a little too much?
Other than the components that could have also caused your steering slop, wander can be attributed to worn suspension components, improper suspension/steering geometry, worn balljoints, loose fasteners....
