Play in steering

[87OldYeller]

Yea looks like i am gonna keep the power. I mean i just put a new pump on it about a month a go.

[psychomidgit]

Well, maybe you could look into ORD's crossover steering setup. That's one of the things I was thinking about considering my whole front end is shot too. It's supposed to significantly tighten the steering up from stock. Does anyone know about or have any experience with that? 

[Captkaos]

Can't do crossover on a 2 Wheel drive.

[psychomidgit]

Oops, lol.

[87OldYeller]

Well i was changing out my wheels and tires again today, after i jacked up one side to remove the passenger side front tire while it was bolted on i pushed and pulled on it and the idler arm is wore out bad it has a-lot of play in it.(up down and side to side) So looks like that is most of the problem.

[69byrd]

On my truck both the idler arm and the pitman arm were wore out.  I replaced both of them and the play in my steering went away. 

[1980c10]

I replaced both my pitman arm and idler arm, both ball joints, and three tie-rod ends. i also replaced all of my shocks and replaced my front springs with belltech 2" drop springs. I also removed some leaves from the rear springs, shackles and a new set of tires tires.  used to be pretty wild to take down the road. now it is really good, very comparable to a newer truck. my recommendation is to fix what you know is worn and go from there. You may just be happy with your handling after the bad stuff is taken out of the equation and front end replacement parts are cheap for these trucks.

[69byrd]

I agree with you on the ride quality after rebuilding the front end.  Mine rides better than my new truck.