Loose front end

[donyeager]

96 f-350 with a wondering front end and several inches of play in the wheel ,what are the most common elements that need to be replaced

[Wannabitawerm]

My 02 seems to have the same problem. Interested to see replies. Mine has bill steins and an adjustable steering stabalizer bar thingy.


Wishin I was fishin.

[scparrish]

steering gearbox and/or tie rods most likely gear box

[oilfieldtrash6.0]

Sound like maybe a few things are very worn out. I would jack it up and shake down the front end. Dont sound good.

[20046.0]

Jack it up and get someone to articulate the steering wheel back and forth while watching underneath the front end.

[Wannabitawerm]

Found out my problem. The bushing behind the drivers side hub went out today. It was all I could do to get it off the road. Luckily I was 1/4 mile from the dealership.


Wishin I was fishin.

[OCVeloMan]

As stated above, most common culprit is the gearbox. tie-rod ends, drag link and track bar wear will cause some play, as will bad u-joints in the intermediate shaft. 90% of the time, play can be traced back to the gearbox. When mine takes a dump, I will be getting a redhead.