Steering gear play

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Re: Steering gear play [Re: 2002_Sporty] #1042669 02/25/12 08:30 PM

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 235

San Diego, California

DRX350

Wheeler

I'd recommend checking the pitman and idler arm. My truck did the same thing and the shop said it was okay.

I replaced it anyway, and the problem was greatly minimized.

"Does this part need to be in there?"

1996 Dodge 1500 single cab / short bed, 5.9 4x4; 2" lift (springs not blocks), C.A.I and more mods to come.

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Steering gear play	lochabay	02/24/12 01:53 PM
Re: Steering gear play	Peabody	02/24/12 07:36 PM
Re: Steering gear play	2002_Sporty	02/25/12 10:38 AM
Re: Steering gear play	DRX350	02/25/12 08:30 PM
Re: Steering gear play	DennisThompson	02/26/12 06:19 PM
Re: Steering gear play	Lou	03/04/12 05:57 PM

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