From: everette (194cbteng@bellsouth.net)
Date: Thu Jul 29 2004 - 04:49:28 PDT
I have considerable experience driving GMC/Chevy trucks that have become let
us say "mature" - There are some things that deserve attention regarding
steering, "been there done that"
Frame will crack where steering box is mounted, sometimes a section of frame
where bolts are will tear out, the cross member that rivets to frame
adjacent to steering box will shear off rivets, frame itself will crack just
above steering box mount. - this has all happened to me - all trucks were
power steering, but I do not think would make any difference.. This has
happened to trucks that work for a living, haul loads in excess of
manufactures recommendation, pull heavy trailers. - lots of miles
I have been fortunate that these were discovered in response to desire to
correct sloppy steering, Could have been discovered when steering box fell
out on to highway.
I see no reason that other truck manufactures could not have same problems
Everette
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