sloppy steering gear?

[77swamper]

my 77 f100 has too much play in steering. replaced all worn front end components,little better.figuring the gear is worn out.truck was originally 2wd converted to 4wd.i have 42'' swampers on it. any ideas on what gear to install or if its rebuildable? truck has 3oo straight 6, power steering.

 

[TexasNomad]

Have you replaced the steering shaft?
Jeffs might have what you need

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-110

 

[d-kuzmen]

There mabe an adjustment on the box to take up some of that play.

 

[Mil1ion]

Don't adjust the box unless it is the last resort.
Check every piece of steering linkage and even the rag joint for slop FIRST.

The adjustment screw is to be moved in small incruments and tested before the next one.

 

[TexasNomad]

Don't adjust the box unless it is the last resort.
Check every piece of steering linkage and even the rag joint for slop FIRST.

The adjustment screw is to be moved in small incruments and tested before the next one.

Why should you only do that as a last resort? can one really mess some thing up, I ask because the streeing on my truck is sloppy and i've replaced every thing from the rag to the rods the only thing left is the steering shaft.

 

[d-kuzmen]

Why should you only do that as a last resort? can one really mess some thing up, I ask because the streeing on my truck is sloppy and i've replaced every thing from the rag to the rods the only thing left is the steering shaft.

Yes if you over tighten it the steering will bind, I only recomend minor adjustments at a time, then make sure the wheel will turn lock to lock without binding before driving.