[Bill G]

Originally Posted by GRutter

Quote "Is that 1.25" free-play in just the box or total ? If total thats not too bad. If just the box, it should be better/less."

I am soooo confused. We are talking about OP's steering and vehicle control.
Why would anyone advise that 1 1/4" of free-play is OK ?

If the play is not in the steering box, then it's in bearings, tie-rod ends, drag-link ends, or loose pitman arm. In which of those components would anyone think that 1 1/4" play is OK... even if cumulative?

And until free play is eliminated, why are we advising to set toe-in or buy radial tires.

Well said. Excellent points.