2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Steering Box Play

[JMichelson]

My 98 has play in the steering box. If you center the steering wheel you can turn it about 2 inches left or right from center before it starts to turn. I know there is an adjustment on the box, Is this too much slack to adjust out? If it can be adjusted is there any problems with binding or any thing else? Has anybody rebuilt their steering boxes? If so how much trouble was it. ? If all else fails is there a good source for rebuilt or new boxes.

Thanks as always. Jeff.

 

[jrobinson2]

The adjustment procedure is here: http://dodgeram.info/tsb/1997/19-10-97.htm

Jared

 

[CFAR]

http://www.pscpowersteer.com/



quoted me 185. 00 rebuilt, haven't done it yet.



I had the same problem, brand new the truck had 2-3" of play both ways from center without any tire movement. Had the adjustments done a couple of times, now after the DSS, SJ D25 springs and new bilsteins I still have some play just not as noticeable, I know I need a new box. Mine cannot be adjusted any tighter or it will bind.