Re: [FWDLK] steering box

[Reginald Knowlton <MRDESOTO57@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg,
I normally get under the front end of the car while the wife tugs back and
forth on the steering wheel so I can see if a joint is loose. A 3-4 inch
play should really show up if it's a joint that's bad. If it's the steering
box you'll see the steering shaft move back and forth but have no movement
in the linkage.

Reggie
1957 DeSoto Firesweep
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Filtz" <filtz1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 3:33 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] steering box


> Group,
>
> The steering on my 56 Dodge has a lot of play in it.    I realize that
> the bias bly tires will cause the car to wonder about.  I also realize
> that this is any old car and that it will not steer like a new car.  I
> have at least 3-4 inches of play in the steering wheel going straight
> down the road.   To correct this, how do I determine if I need to
> rebuild the front suspension or if I need a steering box rebuild?   If I
> need a rebuild, any suggestions on where I would find one?
>
> Greg in WI
> 56 Dodge Royal Lancer
>
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