Steering

[B-2-D_benp]

Hello all I am new to the site and this is probably addressed somewhere else but I have a B-2-D it has very loose steering maybe four or five inches where can I find gears for the box or (hopefully) a kit ?

[Don Coatney]

Suggest your first step is to buy a service manual. Steering box adjustments are thoroughly explained in the manual.

[B-2-D_benp]

Thank you I Haven't had any luck finding one yet I have a 1952 parts book but it's not muck help other than some exploded views

[Don Coatney]

Check E-Bay

[B-2-D_benp]

I found one on ebay just now is the b2 series I think that's the one I need

[ggdad1951]

All the B series will be covered by the same manual

[NiftyFifty]

Or just go here... http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/manual/truckmanual_469-472.pdf

Don't know why we don't promote all the hard work in the Pilots knowledge section on the DPECTA site...I've never felt the need to buy a manual after being on there

http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm

[JBNeal]

additional information - Steering Gearbox Rebuild Information

Edited October 19, 2019 by JBNeal
revised link

[ggdad1951]

Or just go here... http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/manual/truckmanual_469-472.pdf

Don't know why we don't promote all the hard work in the Pilots knowledge section on the DPECTA site...I've never felt the need to buy a manual after being on there

http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm

 

oh I do, but I know having a manual in HAND while working is easier than digging around on the computer.

[The Oil Soup]

And having a manual keeps Don at bay.

[NiftyFifty]

oh I do, but I know having a manual in HAND while working is easier than digging around on the computer.

I just print sections off if I need them....if I was giving my money to a good cause, that would be one thing...but getting fleeced on eBay when I can get for free....no thanks

[Bobacuda]

Quite often play in the ends of the drag link is a major cause of steering problems.  Be sure and check your tie rod ends and the drag link ends (easy to do) before assuming that the steering boxneeds "help."

 

My B4B had lots of free play in the steering.  First I centered its wheels like I was driving straight, then I crawled under the truck and had my son move the steering wheel slowly left then right.  I watched the ends of the drag link and looked for free play - that's where my problem was, and it wasn't much free play.  I could tell it was free play because the pitman arm would move, prior to the drag link moving.  Both ends of the drag link had some free play.  A little free play at the drag link or tie rod ends translates to a lot of free play at the steering wheel.  I replaced the drag link and that eliminated the large amount of free play at the steering wheel. 

 

Once you have eliminated the drag link or the tie rod ends as the source of free play, then address steering box play by adjusting it.  At least, this approach worked for me.

Edited August 21, 2016 by Bobacuda

[chrismfischer]

Just had my gearbox rebuilt by http://www.prosteering.com/ in Portland, OR.  Tim is the fellow to speak with.

 

Mine is a 1947 1/2 ton dodge, and gearbox was shot.  Adjustment screw was in as far as it would go so no help there.  So all new gears, bushings, bearings installed.  About $500 and they had parts in stock.....shipping is stiff - USPS $75 each way from Texas.  Waiting to receive and install and can't wait to see the difference.