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[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box [message #363534 is a reply to message #363532]

Mon, 19 April 2021 20:54

James Hupy

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Registered: May 2010

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Most alignment shops start out by turning the steering wheel to achieve the
correct toe in/out. Then, they adjust the tie rod ends on the other side of
the of the vehicle to correct the toe in/out. This results in moving the
center of the steering box. They then remove the steering wheel and point
it straight ahead. This works, sort of, on rear wheel drive vehicles, but
not on a GMC with front wheel drive. Makes them wander. To really do it
right, an adjustable drag link is very helpful. More complex than space
here permits for explanation in detail. Go on Jerry Work's web site, "The
dovetail joint", he has a very detailed alignment procedure there.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Mon, Apr 19, 2021, 4:27 PM Larry wrote:

> boybach wrote on Mon, 19 April 2021 16:04
>> Thanks Bill, that's what I needed. I can see what everyone is talking
> about now :)
>>
>> Larry
>
> The best set of pics is the ones that Bill VV pointed out. Pics by Alex F.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/steering-box/p54238-steering-box-adjustment.html
>
> Use the right arrow on pics to advance.
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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		Centering the steering box By: boybach on Mon, 19 April 2021 10:23
		Re: Centering the steering box By: JohnL455 on Mon, 19 April 2021 10:45
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Matt Colie on Mon, 19 April 2021 11:22
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Mon, 19 April 2021 11:46
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Mon, 19 April 2021 13:57
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Ken Henderson on Mon, 19 April 2021 17:10
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Mon, 19 April 2021 16:04
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Larry on Mon, 19 April 2021 18:27
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: James Hupy on Mon, 19 April 2021 20:54
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Mon, 19 April 2021 22:21
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Mon, 19 April 2021 20:20
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Matt Colie on Tue, 20 April 2021 16:29
		Re: Centering the steering box By: JohnL455 on Tue, 20 April 2021 17:56
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Tue, 20 April 2021 23:01
		Re: Centering the steering box By: rjw on Thu, 22 April 2021 12:58
		Re: Centering the steering box By: RF_Burns on Wed, 21 April 2021 06:02
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Wed, 21 April 2021 10:26
		Re: Centering the steering box By: RF_Burns on Wed, 21 April 2021 11:39
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: sgltrac on Wed, 21 April 2021 11:43
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Thu, 22 April 2021 11:19
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Thu, 22 April 2021 13:02
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Ken Henderson on Thu, 22 April 2021 14:19
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Thu, 22 April 2021 20:37
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Thu, 22 April 2021 23:16
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Fri, 23 April 2021 11:12
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Fri, 23 April 2021 13:29
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: jimk on Fri, 23 April 2021 17:54
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Thu, 29 April 2021 23:02
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Wed, 21 April 2021 11:54
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Wed, 21 April 2021 12:15
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Scott Nutter on Wed, 21 April 2021 21:31
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Wed, 21 April 2021 23:54
		Re: Centering the steering box By: JohnL455 on Thu, 22 April 2021 12:04
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Fri, 23 April 2021 21:00
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Ken Henderson on Fri, 23 April 2021 21:46
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: jimk on Fri, 23 April 2021 22:30
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Fri, 23 April 2021 23:19
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Fri, 23 April 2021 23:31
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: James Hupy on Sat, 24 April 2021 00:02
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Sat, 24 April 2021 01:27
		Re: [GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Fri, 23 April 2021 23:08
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Matt Colie on Sat, 24 April 2021 08:34
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Sat, 24 April 2021 10:18
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Mon, 10 May 2021 23:08
		Re: Centering the steering box By: Bill Van Vlack on Mon, 10 May 2021 23:20
		Re: Centering the steering box By: rjw on Tue, 11 May 2021 08:50
		Re: Centering the steering box By: boybach on Tue, 11 May 2021 10:46
		[GMCnet] Re: Centering the steering box By: jimk on Tue, 11 May 2021 23:59

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