Loose / sloppy steering
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Loose / sloppy steering
Were would you guys sugest to start steering / front end repairs? It just feels sloppy and loose lately. Tires are good 35psi and full tread. 2002 crew.
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HenryJ
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Re: Loose / sloppy steering
Idler arm, and pitman arm, ball joints, etc. If you have not had an alignment in the last 10-20k miles, I'd suggest making an appointment to do so. They will diagnose loose and worn parts. Then replace those parts and have the alignment performed.
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riceburnr2005
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Re: Loose / sloppy steering
+1
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2003 CC LS, indigo blue, Spectre Cold Air, OBX throttle body spacer, descreened MAF, hunter bull bar, BAJA off road lights, 15x7 Crager soft 8 wheels, 31x10.50x15 Goodyear Wrangler Authority tires, cranked TB's, Daystar 2 inch shackles, 2" PA body lift, 1.5 inch spacers in the rear, Access TonnoSport Tonneau cover, reese hitch, carbon fiber front chevy badge, Lund bug deflector, roof rack from a blazer, Kenwood CD player, JVC 6 1/2 speakers.
2003 CC LS, indigo blue, Spectre Cold Air, OBX throttle body spacer, descreened MAF, hunter bull bar, BAJA off road lights, 15x7 Crager soft 8 wheels, 31x10.50x15 Goodyear Wrangler Authority tires, cranked TB's, Daystar 2 inch shackles, 2" PA body lift, 1.5 inch spacers in the rear, Access TonnoSport Tonneau cover, reese hitch, carbon fiber front chevy badge, Lund bug deflector, roof rack from a blazer, Kenwood CD player, JVC 6 1/2 speakers.
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riceburnr2005
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Re: Loose / sloppy steering
I did all of those steering felt great afterwards
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2003 CC LS, indigo blue, Spectre Cold Air, OBX throttle body spacer, descreened MAF, hunter bull bar, BAJA off road lights, 15x7 Crager soft 8 wheels, 31x10.50x15 Goodyear Wrangler Authority tires, cranked TB's, Daystar 2 inch shackles, 2" PA body lift, 1.5 inch spacers in the rear, Access TonnoSport Tonneau cover, reese hitch, carbon fiber front chevy badge, Lund bug deflector, roof rack from a blazer, Kenwood CD player, JVC 6 1/2 speakers.
2003 CC LS, indigo blue, Spectre Cold Air, OBX throttle body spacer, descreened MAF, hunter bull bar, BAJA off road lights, 15x7 Crager soft 8 wheels, 31x10.50x15 Goodyear Wrangler Authority tires, cranked TB's, Daystar 2 inch shackles, 2" PA body lift, 1.5 inch spacers in the rear, Access TonnoSport Tonneau cover, reese hitch, carbon fiber front chevy badge, Lund bug deflector, roof rack from a blazer, Kenwood CD player, JVC 6 1/2 speakers.
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roadrunner
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Re: Loose / sloppy steering
Also check for play in the steering box. An 02 could be getting a little loose there too. Not hard to adjust out either.
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HenryJ
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Re: Loose / sloppy steering
If you do need a steering box replacement, consider the ZQ8 box. It is a little quicker ratio and tends to mask or minimize steering slack. The difference although small is noticeable.
Another good addition is a steering stabilizer. With a first gen relay rod and shock it is a bolt in upgrade. Mine came off a first gen Blazer. Lots of them had them. Makes a nice smooth steering experience. More control. Again, not huge but a nice refinement.
Another good addition is a steering stabilizer. With a first gen relay rod and shock it is a bolt in upgrade. Mine came off a first gen Blazer. Lots of them had them. Makes a nice smooth steering experience. More control. Again, not huge but a nice refinement.
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Flaming River rag joint replacement??
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Re: Loose / sloppy steering
Thanks for all the great input guys. I will start with the ball joints this weekend and work my way around from there.
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