paintscando wrote:
The new shop found the ball joints were too tight, not too loose, which I guess is more common (I think?). Anyway, the ball joints are being replaced this morning. Cross your fingers.
Moog ball joints on these Fords have the tendency to be tight and create a poor return to center. This in return causes you to constantly try and steer the truck straight causing a wandering effect.
Also, there is a special torque sequence you need to do properly when installing Moogs and if not followed properly will cause them to be stiff or bind.
As you have read elsewhere the steering boxes on the Fords get loose and can be adjusted. If the box gets adjusted too much they will wear out inside. You may try to adjust the screw on the top of the box. I had to loosen mine up to allow it to track straight.
I did end up getting a RedHead steering box because after I replaced everything in the front end it still wasn't to my liking. It did make that last bit of difference.
Tim M
