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Offline 87OldYeller

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Play in steering
« on: September 02, 2009, 07:48:06 pm »
I have a lot of play in my steering, hit a dip or hard bump in the road and the truck is all over the place. I know most of the suspension it is wore out. But I want to go with something better than stock. I will be replacing gear box and all. Any suggestions ?
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 07:54:15 pm »
All my trucks get rebuilt with PST bushing if they are 1/2Tons.
As for the steering box, you only option is a rebuilt version of what you have.
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Offline eventhorizon66

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 08:01:55 pm »
Quote from: Captkaos on September 02, 2009, 07:54:15 pm
All my trucks get rebuilt with PST bushing if they are 1/2Tons.
As for the steering box, you only option is a rebuilt version of what you have.

So I take it you are pleased with the PST bushing kits?
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 08:05:57 pm »
Definitely, the R10 will get them next.
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Offline 87OldYeller

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2009, 08:07:52 pm »
I do not know if this exist or not. but a friend of mine has talked about an easy turn gear box, basically it is suppose to be manual steering, but has a different gear ratio, was suppose to be OEM on older model Chevy. I have never heard of this.. anyone????

(Think my friend might be an idiot) *L*
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2009, 08:09:44 pm »
Cool thanks looking into it now.
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2009, 09:56:41 pm »
There is only one that is easy to turn and it is the box that comes on them.  The manual setup it FAR from easy to turn.
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Offline LOW 1 TON

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2009, 11:43:13 am »
If you are willing to swap out your main front cross member there are 2 companies that make new ones that have rack and pinon to replace all the old steering you have currently. One company is Porter built and the other is Thornebeck. I hear they make a huge difference in the handling.
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2009, 03:21:21 pm »
Porterbuilt has Corvette setups for these also that bolt in.  Although I think they would be more than what you are after as they truck version starts around $1000.
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Offline mooseknuckles

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2009, 07:15:16 pm »
My '86 has some play in the steering too, and I was wondering if a steering box out of a Z28 would bolt up. I haven't really looked at it that closely, but maybe someone else has an idea or a swap that works.
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Offline 87OldYeller

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2009, 09:11:45 pm »
i do not think the bolt up is the same.... But i was looking to do away with power steering.. but looks like i will be keeping it..
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2009, 05:05:27 pm »
Camaro box won't work and you DO NOT want to go manual on a 73-87.
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Offline rustys82

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2009, 05:46:26 pm »
i was looking in the summit catalog and there is power steering box by AGR specifically for our trucks. it is a variable ratio 13:1 for highway and 17:1 for low speed. catalog p/n AGR-244352 found in truck performance section. $369.95
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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2009, 05:59:10 pm »
The factory ones are variable ratio 13:1 - 17:1.  That is a factor rebuilt box.  I have one.   Call them and they will tell you the same.
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Offline rustys82

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Re: Play in steering
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2009, 06:58:03 pm »
thats good to know. thats also crazy.  who needs agr anyway.lol
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