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Hey looking at the 1st clip,is that shaft supposed to roll over straight or is it okay to have a slight bend in it. Can you see that from the cab while turning the wheel?
Supposed to be straight but I banged it to slide the other end into the steering box shaft. I opened the opening a bit--so in Americanese--I fu-c-k-ed it up. I'm hoping it'll be ok.
 

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Supposed to be straight but I banged it to slide the other end into the steering box shaft. I opened the opening a bit--so in Americanese--I fu-c-k-ed it up. I'm hoping it'll be ok.

Since you have some "play" in it could you try to straighten out the joint a bit? Loosen the nut and adjust?
 
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Since you have some "play" in it could you try to straighten out the joint a bit? Loosen the nut and adjust?
I did that. I loosened the nut and pulled/yanked up on the shaft as I retightened. Same deal. I think the only way to fix it is to buy another lower shaft. Nope. I'm gonna run it for awhile, see what happens. Honestly I think it'll be fine tho.
 

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I did that. I loosened the nut and pulled/yanked up on the shaft as I retightened. Same deal. I think the only way to fix it is to buy another lower shaft. Nope. I'm gonna run it for awhile, see what happens. Honestly I think it'll be fine tho.
You can’t feel that in the steering wheel as you’re driving?
 
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Maybe you can bring the high side up with the bolt just snug and then push it down. If you can get it close and then tighten it.
I've actually tried a few different combos to correct it. Nothing worked. I think I might've gotten a little wobble out of it, but it's hard to verify since I was alone. Worse case scenario I'll just buy another shaft. 20210723_230553.jpg20210723_230553.jpg
 

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