Steering noise
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Steering noise
Hi all,
Anyone ever replace the steering box on these beasts? It's making a nasty cracking noise while turning the wheel back and forth. I thought I might have had a crack in the frame, but when I checked it out, I saw none. I am considering replacing the steering box. Is there a heavier duty box than the stock one? Is the F350 box heavier duty, and/or will it bolt in?
Anyone ever replace the steering box on these beasts? It's making a nasty cracking noise while turning the wheel back and forth. I thought I might have had a crack in the frame, but when I checked it out, I saw none. I am considering replacing the steering box. Is there a heavier duty box than the stock one? Is the F350 box heavier duty, and/or will it bolt in?
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I think I have the same problem. I describe mine as a popping noise when the wheel is cranked back and forth, but usually only when standing still. With 100K miles and 35" tires, I don't think it's unusual to have a few odd noises. I did an inspection and didn't find anything loose, broken, or leaking.
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Originally Posted by tomcat6
I think I have the same problem. I describe mine as a popping noise when the wheel is cranked back and forth, but usually only when standing still. With 100K miles and 35" tires, I don't think it's unusual to have a few odd noises. I did an inspection and didn't find anything loose, broken, or leaking.
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Thanks for the advice guys. The noise is definately a "crack" sound, and is much more disturbing than other typical "old truck" creaks, pops, and groans that I am used to, given that I've got an estimated 180k miles on it. I had all of the tie rods replaced 6 months ago with Moogs. I don't see any evidence of defects, so I am going to pull the gearbox. I just picked up a new one, as well as a new pitman arm. The parts guy insists that the 33x12.5 tires won't be a problem for the new box, so I won't bother hunting for a mod here. I will be doing the wrenching this week, and I intend to install the Troyer e-fan kit at the same time. Wish me luck - the fan kit looks like a tricky job...
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noise after geearbox install - help!
OK. We replaced the steering gearbox, and the job seemed to go well, with the exception of the fact that we lined up the pitman arm 90 degrees off. I was planning on pulling it apart, and realigning it, so the steering wheel would be straight. However, I noticed that when I attempt to turn the steering wheel to it's left lock, it seems to bind up, and makes a nasty crunching noise, as if something is preventing full travel. The noise seems to be coming from the steering wheel itself, not from the gearbox. Yikes! I hope we didn't booger something up behind the steering wheel. Any advice?
PS- the same wrenching session included installing the Troyer e-fan kit. It was a pain in the butt mounting the fans to the radiator, but overall, it's sweet! The truck runs great, cools well, and feels like we got some nice HP gains there - especially with the AC running.
PS- the same wrenching session included installing the Troyer e-fan kit. It was a pain in the butt mounting the fans to the radiator, but overall, it's sweet! The truck runs great, cools well, and feels like we got some nice HP gains there - especially with the AC running.
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