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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 10:59 PM
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Looking for help to take slack out of my stearing wheel.
when I turn it has about 3 inches before it starts turning.
I have 1979 c3 corvette
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Old Nov 3, 2023 | 11:06 PM
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Check all your rubber bushings on the front end, and the rag joint that connects it to the steering box.
If all else fails , have someone turn the steering wheel while you inspect under the car. MAKE SURE you don't have it running and probably block the wheels in back , so you don't get run over
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rag joint / rebuild box = usually cures all !!
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Old Nov 4, 2023 | 07:13 AM
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Put it on ramps, and with an assistant, turn the wheel back and forth while filming the steering box and rag joint (from above), and all of the steering linkages (from below).

Post videos on YouTube.

Then fix what's wrong.
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