loose steering

[freewill2008]

Chuck - Here are some relatively simple and inexpensive things I've done to
greatly improve the "wander":

- Keep the kingpins well lubed. Lube them by getting the front wheels off the
ground and run the steering back/forth during the lube process.

- New front shocks. I did this to improve the ride, however controlling the
front spring motion also reduced the wander.

- Adjust the steering box. There is a sector shaft and a cross shaft. Both
benefit from re-adjusting the preload after years of use. The job is easy
enough but you need the steering box manual, an inch-pound torque wrench, and a
helper. The front wheels need to be off the ground for this one also.

A set of fresh premium grade front tires will usually improve the way the rig
steers.

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII

>
> I don't know how much "wander" there normally is in a Wanderlodge but
> I have noticed my steering is a little loose especially on highway stretches
where they have partially repaved a lane. My question is
> there any easy way to tighten up the steering?
>
> Chuck Harrison
> Akron, Ohio
> 90 SP36
>