Steers like Crap
there is play in the steering box , only , not the suspension
constantly correcting
All worm and ball steering boxes have a small, on center, “dead spot”. It is part of their design and construction. It should be relatively small, but it will never be like a rack and pinion, because it ISN’T one.
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Need to check the K frame , good idea, i can see the play in the steering box , constantly have to adjust
I an going to check out the 20:1 firm feel
You should definitely check the K frame and steering box mount for cracks. My original K frame had cracked the welds going around the steering mount, which caused the entire steering box to move when the wheels were being turned. Factory welds were pretty poor in some cases.
But, you still need a modern alignment. And for the record, you should not be turning the wheels when at a standstill. That’s called “dry steering”, and it contributes a lot to both tire and steering component wear. It’s a bad habit usually developed by people with smaller vehicles and power steering. They can’t feel all the strain they’re putting on the steering, so they assume it’s no big deal. It’s bad practice, and something you’re trained not to do if you drive large vehicles. Remember that when you’re cranking and heaving on that steering wheel that the wheels and steering components are getting 16x that force!
If you want 20:1 that’s fine, but if you want 20:1 because it’s hard to turn the wheels at a stop you’re doing it for the wrong reason. 275’s will always be hard to turn at a stop. If you increase the ratio or go to power steering all it does is take the effort off the steering wheel, it still exerts the same amount of force on your tires, tie rod ends, pitman and idler.
Firm Feel has a sector support Bearing also
They do, and it’s nice, but it’s not going to make up for the other issues mentioned here already. You need a proper alignment, you need to check for damage to the K frame, and you need to stop dry steering.
