Checking steering box for play, best way?

[34fordy]

[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