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Longhorn Man · 08-24-2007, 11:32 PM

shimming it out can cause column bearing wear, it can cause the bolts to snap due to added leverage, esp if you are doing any off roading at all (I know you are talking about a 2 wheel drive though) it can also cause the gear box to be not centered and wear the gears faster, and if a variable rate gear, can cause twitchy steering a dead spot just off center.

08-24-2007, 11:32 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Power steering box question????? shimming it out can cause column bearing wear, it can cause the bolts to snap due to added leverage, esp if you are doing any off roading at all (I know you are talking about a 2 wheel drive though) it can also cause the gear box to be not centered and wear the gears faster, and if a variable rate gear, can cause twitchy steering a dead spot just off center.