how do I tighten up the front end?

[73dreambronco]

I have a 73, all parts for the front end are brand new. I have a 4" suspention lift with no body lift, single shock, single stablizer. There is about 2 inches of play in the steering wheel(can this be adjusted). The truck does not pull to any particular side but I feel like im constantly steering it to keep it on the road. I have not had it professionally alligned because it does not pull. what can I do to get a more modern steering feel, or just to make the truck safe at high speeds. any help would be great.

 

[89Bronco58]

i think you should look into getting a new or rebuilt steering box, they tend to wear out and grant play after so many years of use

 

[STLKIKN]

Have you checked the steering shaft for a worn or broken rag joint?

Is your track bar tight, do you have a track bar drop/ lift bracket that may have come loose?

Is your box loose on the frame, are there any cracks in the frame around the boxes mounting points?

 

[S_bolt19]

and one quick one that STLKIKN left out, see if you can tighten the steering box adjustment *****. There is a nut with a flat head ***** on the top of the box. Loosen the nut about 1/4 turn and tighten the ***** about 1/8 - 1/4 turn then tighten that keeper nut back down. See if that helps out.

 

[STLKIKN]

Yeah, I usually leave that one as a last resort....

Remember that you CAN overtighten the adjuster... if you adjust it, go for a quick drive after, if the steering does not self centre coming out of a corner, then it is too tight. But as outlined by S bolt... only tighten it 1/8 of a turn at a time....

this will lessen the chances of over tightening the box.