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Old 08-18-2009, 03:54 PM
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Sloppy front steering?

Hello I have a 2001 F-250 CC with the 7.3, it has a 4 inch lift unknow what band, on it when I bought it. I have order new bushings for the front sway bar{worn}, also I have no steering stabalizer.

I have lots of play in my steeing how can I remidy this?
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Old 08-18-2009, 04:04 PM
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Check the pitman arm if its loose from the steering box, also ball joints and wheel bearings.
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Old 11-04-2009, 05:17 PM
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you may need a new steering box like I do
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Old 11-05-2009, 09:50 AM
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Steering box is what I was afraid of, man that looks expensive and like alot of work, Damn.
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Old 11-05-2009, 10:01 AM
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stabalizer will help you a lot.
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:34 PM
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talked to my mechanic today and he said he could do a remaned motorcraft installed for 450
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Old 11-06-2009, 04:27 AM
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do what for 450?!
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talked to my mechanic today and he said he could do a remaned motorcraft installed for 450
I assume steering box
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:52 AM
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what i charge at my shop is 140 for labor and either 264 or 305 for gear box(32 spline or 36 spline)either way is still a decent price
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Old 11-10-2009, 07:26 AM
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Thats not a bad price str8ugly
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