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Nov 10, 2023 | 11:14 AM

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Evilneedle

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Originally Posted by C3Dave

Problem solved.

It was slop in the steering box. I cant believe I didn't pickup on this.

If nothing else, I've become pretty decent at setting camber and toe after having readjusted it umpteen times. It was really nice to take it for a ride without having a white knuckle grip on the wheel.

Thank you to all who have offered advice

how did you fix this problem, did you adjust the slop out or replace the steering box, I have the same exact problem with my 79

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Nov 11, 2023 | 09:57 AM

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That member hasn’t been on the site in 5 years.

Consider starting a new thread, please.

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