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arefftx · 09-24-2021, 10:43 AM

I have about 5" to 7" of steering wheel slop on my 29 Roadster. Not sure whatis considered normal and if not where do I start making adjustments?l

Mister Moose · 09-24-2021, 10:51 AM

Have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you look at the pitman arm, drag link, steering box. Chances are several components are worn, 5-7 inches sounds like a lot for just adjustment.

Patrick L. · 09-24-2021, 11:36 AM

Yep, as said, check everything for looseness. There is a lot to look at.

What steering box do you have ? The 2 tooth is adjustable. But I doubt an adjustment can get rid of 5".

5" is a lot. I like to see it in the 3/4-1" range.

arefftx · 09-24-2021, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, I have a 2 tooth!

Patrick L. · 09-24-2021, 03:16 PM

The best instructions for adjustment are in the Service Bulletins. There are 4 adjustments which need to be done in order.

WHN · 09-24-2021, 04:07 PM

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I would Jack up the front end. Put on Jack stands and check everything. I don’t think you will find it is just one or two things. You have way to much play.

How does it drive down the road?

Enjoy.

09-24-2021, 10:43 AM	#1
arefftx Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Friday Harbor, Washington Posts: 43	Steering Wheel Slop I have about 5" to 7" of steering wheel slop on my 29 Roadster. Not sure whatis considered normal and if not where do I start making adjustments?l

09-24-2021, 10:51 AM	#2
Mister Moose Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Hartford area, CT Posts: 374	Re: Steering Wheel Slop Have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you look at the pitman arm, drag link, steering box. Chances are several components are worn, 5-7 inches sounds like a lot for just adjustment.

09-24-2021, 11:36 AM	#3
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Steering Wheel Slop Yep, as said, check everything for looseness. There is a lot to look at. What steering box do you have ? The 2 tooth is adjustable. But I doubt an adjustment can get rid of 5". 5" is a lot. I like to see it in the 3/4-1" range.

09-24-2021, 02:43 PM	#4
arefftx Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Friday Harbor, Washington Posts: 43	Re: Steering Wheel Slop Thanks for the suggestions, I have a 2 tooth!

09-24-2021, 03:16 PM	#5
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: Steering Wheel Slop The best instructions for adjustment are in the Service Bulletins. There are 4 adjustments which need to be done in order.

09-24-2021, 04:07 PM	#6
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,823	Re: Steering Wheel Slop Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would Jack up the front end. Put on Jack stands and check everything. I don’t think you will find it is just one or two things. You have way to much play. How does it drive down the road? Enjoy.