My buddy's pickup is identicle to mine, but with one problem.
He has some slop in the steering, I dont really know how to adjust it but I agree that it needs to be fixed.
So could someone explain to me how to remove some of the slop in the steering? Or is it possible?
Thanks for any help!
Wheelo

 

It is likely the coupler between the box ans steering shaft. It is a squarish boxy looking thing. grasp it and see if you can turn the shaft while it stays still. If so, the coupler needs upgraded or replaced. On the extreme chance the coupler is tight, there is an adjustment for the box on the top side of it, toward the front. If you need to adjust it too much, it's likely worn and needs replaced. Both are good excuses for upgrading. I had a box rebuilt by PS and loved it. Too bad it was 15deg outside when I sold the truck- box went with it. Stock Dodge steering is incredibly cheesy and weak, at least under a 1000# engine.

Daniel

 

how do you adjust it on top of the steering box?
I can have someone turn the wheel inside the truck and the shaft turns with the steering wheel, along with the coupler that is on the steering box. So whatever it is, it is in the steering box, correct? Hopefully this can be adjusted or what does it cost for a new one?
Thanks!
Wheelo

 

borgeson steering shaft cured my steering slop.

 

First you have to isolate the problem like what Daniel was getting at. Have someone in the truck saw the wheel back and forth while you look at the whole system from the shaft all the way to the tie rod ends. May even need to jack up wheels and check for movement. This way you'll see the spot (or spots) that are sloppy. Most likely the shaft needs replacing (don't go OEM) and or tie rod ends/drag link. Some folks have trouble with the frame cracking at the steering box so check that out too!
Good luck

 

It could also be the mounting plate for the steering box. We do have a problem with these things cracking. Watch the mounting plate while someone steers it back and forth to see if it is flexing. I think that I've been through about a half dozen of em.

 

here is the borgeson

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_755261_-1

 

Alright,
I just made it in from checking the slop in the shaft, it surprises me that it dont slip. The shaft turns with the coupler with no give or play. I was reading somewhere that the steering box is adjustable, is this possible, if so, how?
The steering shaft turns, then after some rotation, the the output side starts to turn. So, Me is figuring that it is in the steering box.
Thanks!
Wheelo

 

Change the steering fluid and adjust the box by loosening the locknut on the adjustment screw (top front of the box) and tightening one half turn at a time and test to see what happens. If it's not too worn you can probably get on with it from there. If the steering gear is badly worn you end up cranking it in more than a couple turns and you'll find the steering gets very twitchy, requiring alot of overcorrection to keep it going straight down the road at slow speeds. Then it is time for a new steering box.

 

Thnaks ACE!
I will get on that as soon as the rain lets up!
And let yall know if it works.
Wheelo

 

May not be the case for you, but if you have any air in the steering lines will give you problems as well. I had that happen a few years ago, had to jack up the front end and bleed it with the motor/steering going.

I also had to do that one time after replaceing the steering box.