sloppy steering

[Tech59]

I just replaced the whole frt end and had alignment done. Still have sloppy steering could it be steering box? Feels fine to me, personally I think it is in the column. Just wanted to get some input. Thanks.

 

[red typhoon]

Re: sloppy steering

what is it doing when u drive it.

 

[Tech59]

Re: sloppy steering

Drives fine, no pulling nice and straight. Steering wheel just feels real loose. Also when I move the wheel I feel like I have to move it alot before truck reacts.

 

[BoostedSUV]

Re: sloppy steering

put a ZQ8 steering box and a solid steering shaft, problem solved! Best upgrade I did to my truck to make it handle/steer better

 

[Tech59]

Re: sloppy steering

Ok gonna try that. Thanks for the info, will let you know how I made out. Thanks, Bill

 

[Daveman2]

Re: sloppy steering

Yeah that will make your day, one of the best mods I did was a 12:1 box and a cherokee shaft.

After I lowered my blazer I had the same feeling, took too many turns to move the car.

 

[syty9933]

Re: sloppy steering

tell us how it turns out!!!

 

[Don W.]

Re: sloppy steering

I haven't done the gear or shaft change but I have play. I know exactly where it is, in the shaft. Have someone sit and move the wheel back and forth just in the play and watch the shaft. I'll bet you can see it. Changing mine is on my winter list.

 

[Brassmonkey]

Re: sloppy steering

Do you still have the stock "rag joint" coupler on your steering shaft?

 

[BoostedSUV]

Re: sloppy steering

Contact Spooldup for the steering box and FiveToDrive for the steering shaft... You won't regret it.