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hemi43 · 05-24-2018, 11:23 AM

IMO, if the truck is going side to side, and the original steering box is adjusted properly, then I would be looking at other problems. I've mentioned it before, but adding caster shim blocks and new springs made my Blazer run like it's a 2018 model. I drove about 45 miles yesterday in heavy traffic at a constant 80 MPH (keeping up to traffic)and the truck is very stable with no feedback to the steering wheel when going over rough roads. You need to make sure that the steering arm is perfectly level with the ground. Raising or lowering the truck even an inch WILL affect your drivability. If I didn't have such tall tires (33's) I would not be afraid at all to go over 100 MPH with it. FWIW, I have a total of 6 1/2 degrees of caster and 3/16" toe-in.

05-24-2018, 11:23 AM	#12
hemi43 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,499	Re: reman steering box IMO, if the truck is going side to side, and the original steering box is adjusted properly, then I would be looking at other problems. I've mentioned it before, but adding caster shim blocks and new springs made my Blazer run like it's a 2018 model. I drove about 45 miles yesterday in heavy traffic at a constant 80 MPH (keeping up to traffic)and the truck is very stable with no feedback to the steering wheel when going over rough roads. You need to make sure that the steering arm is perfectly level with the ground. Raising or lowering the truck even an inch WILL affect your drivability. If I didn't have such tall tires (33's) I would not be afraid at all to go over 100 MPH with it. FWIW, I have a total of 6 1/2 degrees of caster and 3/16" toe-in.