loose steering?

[rangerrager]

hello
the steering on my truck is pretty loose and whe coming around a corner it doesnt return back i have to manually turn it back to straight,someone mentioned somethin about steering box adjustment.how do i adjust that?
thank you
ryan

 

[Ballistik]

My steering isnt loose but I have the same problem with it not returning to center. I have to turn the wheel just a little the opposite way to get ittio center. I hope some one can tell us what to do.

 

[Jspafford]

There is an adjusting nut on the top of the box. It has a slot cut into it so you can hold it still with a flathead screwdriver while turning it with a wrench.

However, it only adjusts the preload and will mast the real problem. In some cases it can make it worse or cause failure.

I would check all your front end linkages and steering parts. If all else fails find a new box in a junkyard. They are used on almost all ford truck/vans.

 

[rangerrager]

ok so what way do iturn that nut and about how much should i turn it?
thanks
ryan

 

[Ballistik]

All my linkage is fine up front and all of my steering is tight. I just doesnt want to center itself. But this doesnt happen all of the time ( about 80% ).

Rangerrager I am not trying to hijack your post I jsut didnt seem to be getting any response on my initial post.