M108 steering box

[rizzo]

my 108 is harder to steer than my M109. is the stearing box different? any idea why?

 

[mangus580]

Maybe more weight on the front axle?

 

[DDoyle]

Steering box is the same. Most trucks with a front winch are a tad harder to steer than those without.

Regards,
David Doyle

 

[rizzo]

I'm going to check the data plate and compare weight on the front axle. When I change tires, I think I will check how it turns with no weight. make sure there are no problems. My 109 has a winch too.

thanks for the help

 

[Recovry4x4]

Oddly, I find that the steering on my 275 is harder to steer than the 108. I know both boxes are decent, I'm figuring that the shortness of the tractor might have something to do with it. Then again, the 108 still has school bus tires on the steer. I'm finding that the extra 9000# of the crane assy makes the 108 a well balanced truck.

 

[rizzo]

I think my front spring hangers are wore, I can feel a loosness when I hit big potholes.