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Apr 1, 2017 | 09:15 PM

mpro71vette

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Front wheel movement

When I put my hands at 12 and 6 and try to move it, it moves a little. Just a little play, does this mean I need new ball joints? I have a 71.

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Apr 1, 2017 | 09:39 PM

JimT

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If you are turning the steering wheel and feel "slack" before the wheels actually turn, your steering box may need a little adjustment, or, replacement.....

Apr 1, 2017 | 09:44 PM

mpro71vette

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Originally Posted by JimT

If you are turning the steering wheel and feel "slack" before the wheels actually turn, your steering box may need a little adjustment, or, replacement.....

No not steering, when it is jacked up it moves back and forth s little. I'm currently installing borgeson steering, that's how I found it.

Apr 1, 2017 | 10:11 PM

MISTERZ06

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check your wheel bearings

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech...g-replacement/

........................................ ...... tom

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Apr 1, 2017 | 10:19 PM

USAFVeteran

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MISTERZ06

check your wheel bearings

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech...g-replacement/

........................................ ...... tom

That's the best first answer. If, after adjusting/regreasing the bearings, it still does it, then start looking at the ball joints. They are pretty hard to move the way you are describing, but things happen sometimes.