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Taylormade1104
I’ve look on here trying to find somewhere on here with a similar setup. Ok. Just purchased an 06/07 6.0 dually with 172k on the clock. I’ve had it alil over a month now. It’s has a 8-10” lift 24.5” Alcoa wheels with 285/75r/24.5 semi tires. Also it just got inspected and passed at the beginning of the month. All my steering components looked great that were inspected. I’ve even gave them a look over and did a lot of pulling on the components to makes sure things were tight. However my steering wheel has a lot of play which is frustrating. The play started out from what I measured was about 3-4”. I’ve adjusted the steering box and maybe got alil out. I’ve done some research of upgrading steering box to red or blue head. However they have there issues also, I just don’t want to waist money on something I don’t need. I’m definitely open to any suggestions if anyone has a similar setup or knows someone that can help me clear this up. I know a lift has affects on the truck. However I see so many lifted trucks I can’t imagine everyone has steering issues. I greatly appreciate everyone’s responses.
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Heavy_GD
not sure if they will have plugs or just plastic caps, I would call and ask them and they might throw them in.

Either way they are standard fittings, so you just screw in the tap and cap it or use a plug.


I kept these and two spare lines in the truck incase I ever had an issue because if you lose a line you lose brakes and steering.
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Heavy_GD said:
not sure if they will have plugs or just plastic caps, I would call and ask them and they might throw them in.

Either way they are standard fittings, so you just screw in the tap and cap it or use a plug.


I kept these and two spare lines in the truck incase I ever had an issue because if you lose a line you lose brakes and steering.
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Appreciate ya Heavy_GD, Blue Top box comes with fittings pre installed to block off ports. This is good info for anyone who comes across this post. Thanks for all your help.
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trife96
Just put a blue top on mine (with stock wheels). Too early to tell on reliability. But so far, very happy with the tight feel the steering has again.
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trife96 said:
Just put a blue top on mine (with stock wheels). Too early to tell on reliability. But so far, very happy with the tight feel the steering has again.
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👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾Cool mine should arrive Wednesday. Will install hopefully Thursday. That’s good to hear. Glad it worked out for you.
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It is here, Blue Top Steering Gear. She is ported for future steering assist. Looking forward to getting this installed.

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trife96
You will need a 1-13/16" socket and a decent pitman arm removal tool. Out of the local parts stores, Autozone was the only one that had a tool that would barely fit. Hopefully that saves you some time.
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Well BlueTop Steering Gear box is installed an I must say I’m in control again. It’s not 100% but I must say it’s pretty close. Little to no play in steering now. I am very pleased with going with BlueTop. Im still thinking about steering assist just because of the size of the tires. I don’t want to over work this steering box. Take care fellas
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trife96
Glad you got it done. If you still have play, it must be in some of the linkage that's worn (tie rod ends, ball joints, etc.) Mine's as tight as a straight man's buttox in prison
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