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Steering adjustment

Pb101

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Hey all, I have a 1964 m54a2. The steering on my truck has about 1/4 to 1/2 a turn of play before the steering engages. is there any adjustment on the steering box or column that would help reduce this play? possible linkages that could just be worn out and need to be replaced?

Thank you in advanced for the help!
Paul
 

G744

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Your truck went thru rebuild at some time in it's life. That is how it inherited the power steering system from the 800-series trucks. It was a good modification, with better performance overall.

There is an adjustment on the steering box, check with the TM's for that . Otherwise, go thru all the moving joints in the steering system, looking for slop. Tie rod ends, king pin bearings, drag link, eTc.

Also check the toe, it differs with taller tires. Inflation, too.

DG
 

Pb101

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Your truck went thru rebuild at some time in it's life. That is how it inherited the power steering system from the 800-series trucks. It was a good modification, with better performance overall.

There is an adjustment on the steering box, check with the TM's for that . Otherwise, go thru all the moving joints in the steering system, looking for slop. Tie rod ends, king pin bearings, drag link, eTc.

Also check the toe, it differs with taller tires. Inflation, too.

DG
Thank you.
 

Pb101

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Do they make a rebuild kit for these steering boxes? Just started to leak out of the front seal. Might as well rebuild it if I have to replace the seals. Thanks.
 

INFChief

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Your truck went thru rebuild at some time in it's life. That is how it inherited the power steering system from the 800-series trucks. It was a good modification, with better performance overall.

There is an adjustment on the steering box, check with the TM's for that . Otherwise, go thru all the moving joints in the steering system, looking for slop. Tie rod ends, king pin bearings, drag link, eTc.

Also check the toe, it differs with taller tires. Inflation, too.

DG
The drag link is often overlooked!
 
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