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34fordy · 09-30-2025, 07:51 AM

[QUOTE=GB SISSON;. After 52 years of old ford trucks I run a strong 1/8" toe in and drive in the middle of the play with a light hand, often just a fingertip on the wheel. At the slightest wander I apply light pressure to correct and the truck stays neatly in the center.

I'm sure after many years of driving it is all automatic without any thought. It is just a built in reaction. I got a "kick" riding with my father-in-law as he drove a car like he was planting corn. Always moving the steering wheel to follow an imaginary line to make straight rows. He planted a lot of corn with a team of horses which may have contributed to his love of straight rows. LOL

09-30-2025, 07:51 AM	#9
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 1,457	Re: Checking steering box for play, best way? [QUOTE=GB SISSON;. After 52 years of old ford trucks I run a strong 1/8" toe in and drive in the middle of the play with a light hand, often just a fingertip on the wheel. At the slightest wander I apply light pressure to correct and the truck stays neatly in the center. I'm sure after many years of driving it is all automatic without any thought. It is just a built in reaction. I got a "kick" riding with my father-in-law as he drove a car like he was planting corn. Always moving the steering wheel to follow an imaginary line to make straight rows. He planted a lot of corn with a team of horses which may have contributed to his love of straight rows. LOL