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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: floorit426 on January 12, 2021, 02:12:10 PM

Title: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: floorit426 on January 12, 2021, 02:12:10 PM
I pulled the engine, suspension, k frame, etc. about a month ago, for general cleanup. Everything was functioning well. Today, when I bolted the steering box in, I swiveled the pitman arm. The action is not smooth. It has a minor "ratcheting" feel to it. Is this normal, or a sign of a problem/
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: Chryco Psycho on January 12, 2021, 07:21:33 PM
it should be smooth , probably a bad brg .
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: anlauto on January 12, 2021, 07:36:47 PM
odd :thinking:
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: Topcat on January 12, 2021, 10:29:41 PM
https://www.straightlinesteering.com/     8)

San Jose
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: floorit426 on January 13, 2021, 07:14:56 AM
They rebuilt this box, 25 years (10k miles), ago. I'm taking it back to them, today, and have them take a looksee at it. I hope it's still under warranty. :haha:
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: Jay Bee on January 13, 2021, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: floorit426 on January 13, 2021, 07:14:56 AM
I hope it's still under warranty. :haha:
Hey, some places offer a "Lifetime Warranty", ya never know just maybe   :)  .
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: floorit426 on January 13, 2021, 10:13:01 AM
Well, I took it to them and they say that it is AOK. I hope so, because and R and R, with the engine in place, sucks!
Title: Re: Manual Steering Box Problem?
Post by: Topcat on January 13, 2021, 10:48:30 AM
 :needphotos:      :pokeeye: :haha:
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