drifterdude
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06-11-12 07:12 PM - Post#2236009
All new front end and today finaly got the finaly part wrapped up with the tie rod ends. (went very smooth did not have a issue I was shocked came apart like butter including the sleeves)
So in the steering wheel side to side before wheel movement is about 1.5 inches - 3 inches is this good or still a bit loose. If loose still or on that side I can tighten the box up a bit. Im sure its never been touched in its 200k miles of life and has had large tires on it reasonable to think it might be a little wore.
92 K1500:350 bored 30 over,built 700r4,Comp extreme energy cam,double roller timing set,shaved heads,Rancho RS9000XL series shocks with wireless my ride system,35 inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws,Relocated 4x4 switch to rocker on Dash.
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Edited by drifterdude on 06-11-12 07:12 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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 someotherguy
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06-11-12 07:17 PM - Post#2236012
In response to drifterdude
Don't just tighten up on that one bolt with the jam nut. A lot of people think that's all it takes to adjust it. Forgive me if you know better. 
I'm pretty sure we have the correct info posted here somewhere but I don't have time to check for it right now; getting ready to rush out the door to work.
Richard
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drifterdude
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06-11-12 07:31 PM - Post#2236016
In response to someotherguy
I was not going to just go tighten it down do not worry. Ive read up alot on it but may be off still.
I figured I would take the most cautious info. To loosen the nut then turn the bolt in half turn at a time until slop was gone and but steering was not hard or tight the loosen a quarter turn. If that is still far off I wont be doing anything till tomorrow anyways if not later on that part so I have time to wait on the proper info.
92 K1500:350 bored 30 over,built 700r4,Comp extreme energy cam,double roller timing set,shaved heads,Rancho RS9000XL series shocks with wireless my ride system,35 inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws,Relocated 4x4 switch to rocker on Dash.
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Fuster
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06-12-12 01:59 PM - Post#2236290
In response to drifterdude
I had around two or three inches of play in my steering. A quarter turn of the allen screw made a huge improvement. A half turn was too much. Thanks for the info.
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someotherguy
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06-12-12 07:48 PM - Post#2236432
In response to Fuster
Fellas...just turning that one bolt is not the correct method of adjustment. In fact often it can lead to premature further wear of the gearbox.
Here's the correct procedure, 2 pages from the factory manual -
http://www.someotherplace.com/info/FSM3B_10.JPG
http://www.someotherplace.com/info/FSM3B_11.JPG
Richard
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drifterdude
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06-13-12 08:36 AM - Post#2236615
In response to someotherguy
I have not touched mine yet so ill read over those pages and do my work sunday.
92 K1500:350 bored 30 over,built 700r4,Comp extreme energy cam,double roller timing set,shaved heads,Rancho RS9000XL series shocks with wireless my ride system,35 inch Mickey Thompson Baja Claws,Relocated 4x4 switch to rocker on Dash.
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ltlvt
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06-16-12 05:17 PM - Post#2237974
In response to someotherguy
Richard this is awsome. I'm gona take the re-man steering box i haave on my truck off and follow this proceedure and see if it will correct my steering problem. thanks Terry
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 jham0077
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06-17-12 12:11 PM - Post#2238283
In response to someotherguy
That works pretty good. I left mine in the truck. I found some slop in the pitman arm and was going to replace it but while removing it to check the spline alignment, the lock washer fell off in two pieces. A trip to town for a washer and it's back together. No more "Dukes of Hazzard" driving(back and forth real fast).:toast:
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
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