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kipps · 09-14-2020, 04:37 PM

What kind of truck? lowered c10 on low-profiles? Lifted k30 on mud boggers?

I second what mongo said. Look for movement while someone else is turning the wheel.

Possibly the steering box is too loose. They can be adjusted. I'm sure too, that there's a lot of difference between a generic RockAuto box and a RedHead box.

Definitely check the frame for cracks. Even if it's not cracked, a steering box brace can still stiffen the steering up a bit, by making sure the box can't move. Have you checked the ball joints/king pins for excess movement?

09-14-2020, 04:37 PM	#7
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: Steering slop issue What kind of truck? lowered c10 on low-profiles? Lifted k30 on mud boggers? I second what mongo said. Look for movement while someone else is turning the wheel. Possibly the steering box is too loose. They can be adjusted. I'm sure too, that there's a lot of difference between a generic RockAuto box and a RedHead box. Definitely check the frame for cracks. Even if it's not cracked, a steering box brace can still stiffen the steering up a bit, by making sure the box can't move. Have you checked the ball joints/king pins for excess movement? __________________ 1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!