Steering slop

[Sydney C10]

Is your lower column bearing ok? I have a little slop in mine and found my bearing is basically non-existent

 

[saltdog]

@Brysonsproject Check the gear to frame bolt torque is 80Ft Lbs. If less, they work loose and it will make your steering sloppy when all else is tight. Easy test is to unlock the steering wheel lock and move the rag joint by hand. If the gear moves, the bolts are loose. Happened to me didn't find it until it was super sloppy. Even passed inspection.

 

[89GMCJimmy]

Borgeson makes a shaft to eliminate rag joint

77-'78 Full Size Chevy,GMC Truck

1977-1978 Full size Chevy & GMC heavy duty telescopic steel steering shaft. Connects from factory column to steering box. Extreme duty with two billet steel universal joints. All Borgeson direct replacement steering shafts are made in the USA and have a 5 year warranty. WARRANTY

www.borgeson.com