Hey guys, this really helped. Saved me hundreds by not having to take my F150 to local repair. I did it myself in 10 minutes and my steering play is gone. Steering is like new. Thank you!!

I appreciate your explanations and good lighting for the camera. Some of the repair videos I've watched regarding my '94 Ford Clubwagon are simply worthless. Carry on Bald Guys.

I got the older socket set with the torx bits and the allen bits. I love that set. Wouldn't trade it for the world.

very informative video on the steering gear adjustment and good explanation of the do’s and do not’s

I chased the same issue on my 94' F250 for a couple of years, replacing everything imaginable from tie rods, gear boxes, bushings, etc. all high end names like moog ,redhead, energy suspension, etc. I would do adjustments on gear box and it was perceived fixed by the tightness of the steering wheel but the wander was still notable. I eventually replaced the new steering shaft because the rag joint had a lot of play (less than a year old Dorman), with two Borgeson pieces, 1 collapsible shaft and 1 joint I got from ebay for around $120. It felt awesome and very responsive, but I began to get that feeling again. Well, I went back under the dashboard where the shaft goes into the joint of the steering wheel, gripping the shaft with vice grips and turning wheel, and that is where I saw more play, I would guess around 1/8" in shaft at joint of steering wheel. I decided to place a shim (feeler gauge) between the joint and shaft and torqued it down and all that play was gone from gear box to the steering wheel joint. Just a suggestion and my experience. A little bit of play here and there can equal quite a bit of wander. Good luck to all chasing down this issue.

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

7 жыл бұрын

25BEDFORD well i got lucky i adjusted and have no play now and no wander untill those problems happen someday.

@gina4319

6 жыл бұрын

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@0U812A

11 ай бұрын

Makes me think about selling the 96 f150 xlt.. She's a good one though... and Disco Still Sucks!

Thank you very much. After double checking my other components I will likely do this.

My 89 f series crewcab has a bad steering play issue, it’s undriveable at the moment it’s so bad. Everything is shot to say the least, but the column shaft between the rag joint and the box has a little less than half turn of play!!

I have a ratcheting wrench and an Allen wrench that I think would work best for this job. Thanks gents! I'll give it a whirl in the near future...

my steering shaft made most of my play bought a new one and made a huge difference

Thanks 🙏🏽 good information

Thanks I'm going to try this

Thanks. Great video. I subscribed.

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing as well as watching if this doesn't fix your problem it will probably be needing replaced if you need help with that we just did a video on how to replace it. Again thank you for everything!!!

My steering box has a flat head on it does it work the same way? The turn screw is like a negative sign on it. My wheel is a bit sloppy while I'm driving down the road. I replaced the Tie Rod ends (all of them) and I Replaced the Steering box. It needs a new power steering pump but it's been sucked out pretty good thus far and new fluid has been added. I have a pump for it I would have to remove the fan shroud to pull the old pump off. I'll get to it one day soon enough. The summer just came in and it's blazing hot out here in Texas so I'm waiting on a cooler day or perhaps I may take it to a shop where I can work on it under some shade. I have the same Craftsman tool kit but from earlier bought it like 5+ years ago for my birthday. it has the T sockets on top where yours does not. It's my favorite kit thus far.

Im getting ready to adjust mine on my 93 f250 . I'll let yinz know how it works.

if the steering wheel is locked and you can move steering shaft side to side a lot, is that I sign the box or shaft needs replaced?

As a mostly bald guy myself I just had to subscribe. That and I just picked up a 95 F150 with tones of slop in the steering.

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Vickers we appreciate that thank you and if the steering gear box adjustment doesnt fix it then its probably a rag joint which i think we might have to do on my 96 as well it didnt fix all of my slop

How do you know the Allen bolt didn't back out ? you can't see it with that wrachet on it. You should have had the Allen key installed when you did that. I use a wrench and I can watch everything.. 16 mm wrench and a screwdriver cuz I have the slot on the 91 model. those are so easy , but I did the same with my 85 GM.. good call on 1/4 turns, you good there.. cheers!

It is my understanding the front tires should be off the ground to take pressure off the gear box.

@Brenden.Riley.

4 жыл бұрын

You would be correct

Thank you

How many guys does it take to change a lightbulb? Only teasing you LOL great video thank you

Is that adjustment necessary once the gears inside start to get worn out? I have replaced all my steering components and it is better but it’s still a little jerky and wobbly at higher speeds on not so good roads. I do have 32in tires on my 85 bronco. I will try your fix first and if that don’t work I am going to try a steering stabilizer. What are your thoughts? Thanks for the video.

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

KAI0178 if your steering gearbox is old or original possibly it might fix it if it doesn't I've heard rag joint is another possibility. But do you have play in steering Wheel? If not you need the stabilizer to fix the problem your having

@KAI0178

6 жыл бұрын

2 Mostly Bald Guys the steering feels good while in the driveway, it feels looser and a little more jumpy while driving.

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

KAI0178 yeah I would try adjusting it and if that don't fix it steering stabilizer maybe rag joint as well

Just saved my ass thanks boys

lol, my name is blake too, me and my dad are currently doing the tie rod ends on my 88 ford.

You guys can use a 5/8 or 16mm spark plug socket also in case you need it

i did the adjustments several time over 2 years all its been doing is making steering tight to turn but slop is still there i jst recently found that where pitman arm attaches the bearing in box is worn the pitman arm moves several directions it shouldn't i got a brand new steering box from a 4x4 parts truck will it work on a 2 wheel it looks identical jst wondered if the line size is same and if fluid pressure the same psi if someone knows spacifics about it please let me know

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

I would say call your local part store see if the part numbers match. I would just look and if it matched everything and everything bolted up I would put it in. If you need a video we recently did one on replacing it.

@shawnmiller9678

6 жыл бұрын

2 Mostly Bald Guys had a 87 f150 and i changed​ gear box 7 times with junk yard ones i had bad luck with a few things on it so sold truck got this 94 5 yrs ago and its the only thing i dread is the steering box but will check the part # the truck i stripped had a new gearbox and thats the only reason i saved it

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

Shawn Miller I try not to spend money myself but you can get a reman for $80 on amazon but is it in the parts truck still if so wiggle the steering wheel and see if it has the play in it before you go through the effort of pulling and putting in your everyday truck

@shawnmiller9678

6 жыл бұрын

2 Mostly Bald Guys i drove truck before before i stripped it the steering was excellent really responsive and tight like a new truck and after removing from truck i put it on shelf it might jst be a new reman but for free and it looks identical ill take it lol i got parts truck free no title had a budy tow it for 50 bucks to get it home legally it was a rotted truck with rotted frame with a bunch of new parts couldn't pass up that deal i used some parts and my brother has a 4x4 so he got the parts he needed and cut rest to pieces and scrapped it we ended up with a good 1500 worth of parts off of it

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

Shawn Miller ya that's awsome. I would just put that in especially since it's pretty easy job. Hope it fixes it for ya.

i dont have much play in my bronco, but there feels like no resistance when turning the wheel. i adjusted the steering box as described here and many other places. seemed to help for about 10 miles, when my bronco turned off the road on its own twice while driving home from my parents house. still chasing the problem. sitting still the wheels turn end to end no issues. is this something anyone else has experienced?

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

rick roll possible rag joint if not needs new gear box I ended up replacing mine months this later. If you need we did do a video to replace it. I have not replaced my rag joint yet but I think mine is fixed completely now

@rickroll4683

6 жыл бұрын

i suspected as much. guess ill be calling up redhead steering. just subscribed to the channel

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

6 жыл бұрын

rick roll thank you hope we were help to you. If you need help comment we will respond as quick as possible.

I have a 1993 f250 that need a justment on the driver side and when u trun to the left it pops

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

4 жыл бұрын

The popping could be numerous things maybe tie rod end is bad or ball joint.

Let me see if I got this straight ...I loosen the big nut ,one quarter turn , and then TIGHTEN the Allen head ,one quarter turn ,. then retighten the big nut , while keeping the allen head stationary ?

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@rickobrien4025

3 жыл бұрын

@@2MostlyBaldGuysKC Thank You...I'll let you know how this plays out with my 88' F 250 thats been in storage for 7 years. Paid 350 to get the brakes to work, late fees for registration for all those years, put new bearings in the window motors , new battery & alternator , fixed the vacuum leaks so the heater would work , and replaced the ignition(key) and the Solonoid so the starter would stop NOT disengaging. If I get rid of that steering play, I'll have a new truck . Oh , I almost forgot the trans. fluid leaking onto the exhaust from the side plate that I had to make my own gasket for .

First mistake, don't use a Socket, cannot see the Torx, use a Wrench and Torx at the same time. Just a suggestion...whatever works?

@Ray56z

3 жыл бұрын

I always did, wanted to see how far around I took the adjuster as I loosened the locking nut. I'd never had it happen but was told by an old wrench that he'd seen some locking nuts take a full turn to loosen, and if you aren't able to see you took the adjuster back to it's starting point you may just take it to the mark and think you did it right-while actually loosening your box 3/4 turn.

I have the same year truck but my hex opening is a size between 5/32 and 3/16 i cant seem to find the right allen key to fit. Are you sure the hex key is 9/16 because that is huge compared to opening on my steering box

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

7 жыл бұрын

David Now mine could be different then yours due to several factors like motor maybe they used different box maybe different assembly date. also you might have some grime build up so you might have to force it in or try a metric size may have to clean it a bit.

@DavidNowDnshady

7 жыл бұрын

so i watched the video again and noticed you mentioned using a 27 torx bit, well i'm glad to say that worked perfect, i have successfully adjusted the box, just gotta drive her fer about a week and hopefully that was the issue.

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

7 жыл бұрын

David Now and when you drive it for a week it will loosen up again so you might need to adjust again. if that doesnt fix it possibly rag joint unfortunatly i dont have a video on that currently but im sure there is some out there.

@DavidNowDnshady

7 жыл бұрын

2 Mostly Bald Guys preciate the help you two, looking forward to other vids in the future

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

7 жыл бұрын

David Now your welcome im not sure what we have this weekend maybe drone stuff or maybe some obs repairs not sure yet. if your not already go on facebook to the page obs revolution its a great page with nothing but our trucks and jon fox from channel the fox shop is one of the creators.

I bet you loosened the adjustment bolt when you backed the jam nut off, as you didn't hold it when you backed the nut off.. You probably ought to go another 1/2 turn in with the adjustment bolt.

BAD MISTAKE you must hold the inner adjustment allen screw steady, while cracking the outer locknut loose, otherwise you are turning the adjustment OUT while loosening the locknut, the 2 adjustments stick together all the time.

So this adjustment takes some of the slop out

Is the steering wheel supposed to be more stiff after adjusting it

@jerrettbrown1845

3 жыл бұрын

Never mind it’s driving pretty good I got a lot less play now

I'm curious to why you say what it wear a week or so?

@jcksnghst

4 жыл бұрын

I do understand the thinking and I've not heard it elsewhere, yet. I adjusted my '92 standard XLT lariat 4x4 a full 1½ turns this morning and it feels like a mustang now, compared. She's a one owner and I'm positive it's never been adjusted. It actually had the factory radiator cap. The lady who bought it new was a horse rider and they say this truck was her pride and joy. I believe it, it's the only diesel I've ever seen that don't leak oil where it's parked. 180,000 miles.

@MikeJones007

4 жыл бұрын

jcksnghst how’s that working for u now?

@dakotaraker9769

4 жыл бұрын

@@jcksnghst I actually ended up doing it on my 94 f150. As someone who has not done this before it is a lot easier than it sounds. When I first did it there was a major change. it's probably messed up now just because my truck is so old and needs an alignment bad! But for anybody watching I definitely recommend doing this if you think you need it. Probably a lifesaver decision

@jcksnghst

4 жыл бұрын

@@dakotaraker9769 I could not agree more, my was to the point I didn't want to drive it, it was actually dangerous.

@jcksnghst

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeJones007 dude, I can not thank this video enough! It's like driving a totally different vehicle. Mine was so bad I'm just now getting Out of the habit of constantly correcting lol

good work you sexy bald guys.Help me on my Ford Bronco. I know the women folk watch your videos just to get excited.

make that dog shut up ! lol

Fram oil filter? research that when you can!

@dodgeramsport01

5 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with Fram!

@kolbeybowen2511

4 жыл бұрын

Dodge Ram 01 🤣🤣🤣

Am I to understand, you loosen the nut a quarter turn, and then tighten the allenhead a quarter turn ?

@Ray56z

3 жыл бұрын

That's the reason you have to mark it. While loosening the nut, it also turns the adjuster the same amount of turn you do the nut-if you use a wrench instead of the ratchet you'll notice this, the adjuster may now be a quarter/half/or more around from it's starting point. You still take your adjuster mark to the quarter turn mark you made on the box. Using an open allen/torq/screw driver it may seem like you turned it more than a quarter turn, but back around to your mark is just a quarter turn past it's starting point-that the locking nut took it from. I always preferred using all open tools for this so everything is viewable as done. I actually viewed this because I'm thinking of doing this on my '94 F150 after replacing the tie-rods, ball joints, rotors/bearings, inspecting the rag joint, wanting a couple of weeks of driving before replacing the steering box-and the only times I'd done this in the past was on manual steering and wasn't sure power made a difference.

Meet the "Whittakers" very nice loving people ❤️

wow u really want that craftsman sponsorship dnt you

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

7 жыл бұрын

Edgar Gonzalez well it would be nice lol but that toolkit is awsome!!!

@edgargonzalez6464

7 жыл бұрын

It really is I had one and someone stole it out my truck fucking @$$holes...I hope u land that sponsor or snap on tools keep up da vids guys

@2MostlyBaldGuysKC

7 жыл бұрын

Edgar Gonzalez that sucks hopefully karma will keep on them forever. we hope for a sponsor in general it would make these videos little cheaper lol thank you for watching!!!

Yo Manny.. Hey Moe.. its me Jack.. how'd the fix turn out? 1st time caller... disco still sucks

You can check the steering box by having a buddy turn the steering wheel. You watch steering box and if the input from the steering column turns and there is a delay before the output shaft turns the box's gears are worn and need adjustment. If you are the independent type, or so unlikable that you have no buddies, you can position your cell phone's camera feature to record both the input and output shafts. Then use video mode and operate the steering wheel. Playback the video and look for any difference between the turning of the input and output shafts. Your cell phone will help you without drinking all your beer.

Somebody , SHUT THAT GOD DAMNED DOG UP !

I have been adjusting these since 1977 and this is all wrong.