Let me know how it turns out. I just might try adjusting my stock box instead of transplanting a Dak box. On the other hand, I sure wouldn't mind a touch more power that the Dak's box provides (larger bore).
-Marc-
-----Original Message-----
From: "Hop *" <hopsdak@hotmail.com>
To: "dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: 04/25/07 10:22 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Steering Box questions 98 - 99
Thanks, I'll try that.
I noticed there was a tag on it that said do not adjust this screw.
Our units are pre set from the factory. Might just have to ignore their
warning. lol
I thought that screw was the backlash adjustment. I'm not sure how the
steering boxs works. On the up side it's suppose to have a lifetime
warranty.
I just don't wanna take it out again.
--Hop
>From: "Marc W. Grobe" <mgrobe@leghorncomputing.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: Steering Box questions 98 - 99
>Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:19:29 -0500
>
>
>Not a problem! Maybe it will spur some additional steering box
>conversation.
>
>I'm not a mechanic but... On my Jeep the box is mounted so the pitman
>arm is on the bottom (I assume it is on your Dak as well). Roughly
>above the shaft the top plate should have 4 normal bolt heads plus a set
>screw with a lock nut. Chances are your box was preassembled with too
>much preload on the sector shaft and it is affecting the box's
>performance.
>
>What many in my Jeep world have done is to loosen the nut and turn the
>set screw a 1/4 turn and snug the locknut back down. Take a ride around
>the block and keep adjusting until you find the level of box sensitivity
>that you desire. Many friends of mine do this adjustment yearly to keep
>their gear box performing to their liking. Technically there is
>supposed to be a measurable amount of off center drag, like 4 inch
>pounds or some such figure, but I have yet to run into someone that
>actually tried to measure the adjustments.
>
>Failing this, you probably have some other problem with the rebuilt box.
>
>
>-Marc-
>
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