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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    I have not had a chance to crawl under and watch as I've been moving, but will do next week. I put the impact on the other end of the pitman arm, but not the castle nut on the other end. @erikm00 , I've got coil springs up front, but good tip.
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    I did. I thought as much re: steering box. I was hesitant ordering the cardone, but it's not like there are a lot of choices.
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    77 C10 blower motor fuse keeps blowing

    Any ideas? It runs for a couple of days, then blows the fuse. Tested everything I could think of with a multimeter, everything reads fine. I came across some post about a resister in the relay being a culprit, but there doesn't seem to be one in my relay.
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    Caster settings 1977 C10

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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    I know, but I'm not concerned about inside wear on the tires I've got. They aren't great, I don't mind if they wear a bit faster. I'm not going to put it back, I want positive caster.
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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    They were different, but I'd say maybe 1/2" on the back, and 3/4" on the front bolts. I'm going to worry about camber less, I'm pretty sure I have fatigued springs so next on the list and should help camber.
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    I can turn the steering shaft and see the pitman arm is not moving. I still suspect the cardone steering box.
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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    Gotcha. I had negatove caster so it definitely wasn't right. Can I adjust the shims with it on the ground, or should I jack it up some to take weight off?
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    I don't have one, so wrench and jackhandle breaker bar.
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    I will try that. I tightened it by hand, not impact.
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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    My original numbers were -1.1 and -.4 caster. Camber is -2.5 and -.4 Toe was set at .15deg and .23deg So to clarify, the video I found that said shims on the back increase caster is the opposite of mine? I couldn't find one that was specifically on a C10. EDIT: The car was a 69 GTO if that...
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    Steering wheel play before it responds. Wheel bearings have been replaced, didn't affect steering play Correct, they have not been done yet. I ordered the ball joints, but do not have them yet. I adjusted the steering box correctly, I had learned about that before I replaced it.
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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    Yes, I am guessing. I'm asking so I can make it a good guess so that I can drive it until I can find a shop willing to do it without charging an arm and a leg. I don't have a flat driveway or garage floor or I would do it the ways the videos show, but I figured there was a possibility someone...
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    I've been working on my steering system as I've been able. Cannot seem to get the play out. I have replaced: Rag joint Steering gearbox Pitman Arm Idler Arm Tie rods Upper Control Arms. Rebuilt the power steering pump I also had to replace the ignition rack and sector gear, which means going...
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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    While they didn't come out and say it, I got the impression that neither shop wanted to do it and would charge me a lot if I made them. The second place, that did the toe (for $70), gave me the numbers it was at (not good, like -1.1 / -.4 caster) which explains why over 50 on the highway is a...
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