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75-91 Ford Steering Seems Loose
#610026 April 08th 2013 10:31 pm
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I've been putting a lot of work into this 78 E-150 and it's close to being a really good driver. However the steering still seems a little Loosey Goosey.

I already replaced the front tie rod ends and have really nice new tires.

Can anyone offer some ideas on what to tackle next? Should I do a steering box rebuild or replace the king pins?

Here in Portland, we have a steering shop that does a steering box rebuild for $250. Anybody ever do that and does anyone know if that includes the king pins or not?

Re: 75-91 Ford Steering Seems Loose
SteveYangPDX #610033 April 08th 2013 10:50 pm
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Re: 75-91 Ford Steering Seems Loose
SteveYangPDX #610047 April 09th 2013 3:14 am
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The steering box rebuild PROBABLY does not include the king pins, but I would consider getting both checked out by someone who knows those parts as those would be where I would start if I was you.

On the king pins, I would look into a RV or even a big rig shop as not a lot of shops know king pins.

Best of luck ! Keep us posted !


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Re: 75-91 Ford Steering Seems Loose
SteveYangPDX #610141 April 09th 2013 2:46 pm
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Steering box rebuild doesn't include the king pins. The king pins are a PITA to replace.

I have an 89 Ford van that has the same problem yours does- loose and vague steering with a big dead spot in the middle. I have had the entire front suspension and steering linkage rebuilt with Moog components and a rebuilt gearbox from Redhead gear (incidentally, I recommend you get your rebuilt gearbox from Redhead. They upgrade the bushings in the gearbox to a better type so the gearbox won't wear out as fast). I had to take my van to an RV mechanics shop to find someone who was willing to replace the kingpins.

My van still has bad loose steering. I will be taking in to another shopI trust as soon as I get the transmission swapped.


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Re: 75-91 Ford Steering Seems Loose
SteveYangPDX #656433 March 22nd 2014 2:00 pm
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I know this is old, but I noticed on mine there is quite a bit of flex in the framerail where the box mounts.
rockauto has rebuilt boxed for just over 100 bucks and a 50.00 core charge.


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