1986 F250 Wandering
#1 Guest_stripeysoxs_*
Posted 17 February 2004 - 04:18 PM
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Posted 17 February 2004 - 06:05 PM
#3 Guest_stripeysoxs_*
Posted 20 February 2004 - 04:44 AM
Thanks...........Txquadhunter for getting back so quick ........well this is the 3rd steering gearbox in this truck so thats why i was just wondering if the steering shaft from the steering wheel to the box could make it wander also ....thanks again FredI have a 1986 F250 diesel HD. 2by4 I have had everything replaced in the suspension except the Kingpins. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and some of the solutions that might help. My milage is 119,000 and the truck has seen very little hard towing and no utility work. I was wondering is anyone knows about the steering shaft assembly and if this might may cause wondering or oversteering. And how do you check to see if its bad. Help! I'm at the end of the road on this one. I love my truck! Thanks ....Fred
#4 Guest_Gunner_*
Posted 23 February 2004 - 04:08 AM
#6 Guest_Gunner_*
Posted 25 February 2004 - 12:24 PM
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Posted 29 February 2004 - 11:45 PM
or is it slow to return to centre after turning a corner??
You say that the front end is all in good condition ( with the possible exception of kingpins)
When the suspension work was done, were all of the bushings checked??
An incorrect toe-in setting can cause a wander problem.
Too much toe in will cause a wander with over sensitive (twitchy) steering.
Too little toe-in will cause a vauge or loose feeling, with a slow or no return to centre after cornering. I would recommend a toe-in measurement of 1/8" for your truck.
An over tightened steering box adjuster will cause slow steering with a "tight spot" on centre and slow or no return to centre after cornering. an under adjusted steering box will cause loose and vague steering.
Good luck tracking down your problem...
#10 Guest_myers_*
Posted 02 March 2004 - 04:36 PM
#11 Guest_ron753_*
Posted 09 May 2004 - 07:20 PM
and trying to adjust it only makes the steering tight
#12 Guest_Stephen Hawk_*
Posted 09 May 2004 - 09:22 PM
#13 Guest_BRONCO JIM_*
Posted 10 May 2004 - 04:59 AM
#14 Guest_Desert Rat_*
Posted 04 November 2004 - 10:34 AM
Hi. I was browsing and I hit upon this forum.
I'm having the same trouble with too much steering play in my 88 Bronco. The guy who sold it to me said the problem is with the teflon steering bushing (or rag joint like on a chevy truck). He told me it was worn and needed replacement. This is located on the end of the steering shaft just before the connection to the steering box itself. I'm hoping this will workout and I'll update my progess.
Hope this helps someone else out.
#15 Guest_mustangman65_79_*
Posted 04 November 2004 - 11:23 AM
I was going to suggest that, thats usally what it is
Hi. I was browsing and I hit upon this forum.
I'm having the same trouble with too much steering play in my 88 Bronco. The guy who sold it to me said the problem is with the teflon steering bushing (or rag joint like on a chevy truck). He told me it was worn and needed replacement. This is located on the end of the steering shaft just before the connection to the steering box itself. I'm hoping this will workout and I'll update my progess.
Hope this helps someone else out.
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