loose steering

[freewill2008]

Forgot one. The steering improved when I repacked the front wheel bearings and
set the bearing preload (my spindles are packed rather than oil bath like some
WL).

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA
>
> 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
> >
>