Steering Box Adjustment ?

[Wildchild467]

I know this is an old thread, butmy steering box is getting a little loose. The bushings on the pitman arm shaft have some play in them and the box is allready adjusted with the adjustment screw. I did a search to see if anybody had some pictures of how it all goes together and changing the bushings. I first felt the steering box wear when i was driving down the road and felt the front end act like some old ford 8Ns do when you drive them down the road.... felt like the wires were flopping back and forth. i may be able to get another steering box, but would rather put new bushings and seal in if that is a good fix... because who knows what the used box would be like. Do i have to order bushings from Memphis or could i order them through a bearing place like Kamen Bearing? does anybody know the napa P/N for the steering box seal also? thanks!

 

[broman78]

if you need a new steering box with column let me know via pm.

 

[LowTech]

. . . I did a search to see if anybody had some pictures of how it all goes together and changing the bushings. . . Do i have to order bushings from Memphis or could i order them through a bearing place like Kamen Bearing? does anybody know the napa P/N for the steering box seal also? thanks!

I too would like to know these things, a rebuild is in my future

(I'm not even able to get Memphis's site up)

 

[MrM4]

This thread is alittle old but it was something I found with that much talked about "Search" function.

I was having wondering problems with my lifted bobber with 1600x20s. I checked tie rods, wheel bearings, pitman arm, toe in, drag arm, steering box bushing were good, wheel / rim to see if they were concentric toe the axle( Im using adapter plates on hemmett rims) NONE of these things were the problem.

After loosening the nut and tightening screw 1/8 turn my wondering problem dissipated almost completely. Worth a try, do not tighten it to much, 1/8 turn at a time and go drive the truck. Thanks for the help guys.

 

[LowTech]

Ok, I have my engine out and figured it was a good time to do that steering box rebuild.
First problem - can't find the pitman shafts bushings anywhere.

 

[rustystud]

Ok, I have my engine out and figured it was a good time to do that steering box rebuild.
First problem - can't find the pitman shafts bushings anywhere.

White Owl carries them.

 

[LowTech]

Thank you. I had looked at their site and didn't see any, so I contacted them direct and will be ordering.

 

[SignalNco]

If you could post a part number from White Owl it would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[LowTech]

Will do, once I get the parts in.

 

[tankerman351]

any updates on the part numbers yet?