Besides your steering box, check the drag link and the tie rod ends.
It's pretty common in these trucks to have wear in these areas.
Changing the drag link made a world of difference in mine.
Put the front end up on stands and have someone rock the wheel back
and forth. You should see, hear, or feel movement if something is
wrong.
Replacement parts can be had from the usual vendors and maybe NAPA.
Won't comment on how to adjust or rebuild the steering box, others
on the list have done this.
Bruce K
57 3200
Mt. Iron, MN
At Thursday, 16 January 2003, you wrote:
>Hey all- Need some information. I have a '57 3100, and the steering
is
>sloppy as all get out. I know the box has some adjustment, just can't
>remember which way to go to tighten it up, as either direction doesn't
seem to
>do any good. Probably need a new box, but I'd rather try to get
this one to
>work better for the time being.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Devin
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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