precisionshootist
08-12-2013, 04:46 PM
hi folks,
wondering if i can get some help with this..i replaced the steering box in my 69 camaro with the Lee box and also purchased a rebuilt steering column from member on here..so i got it all installed.. the Lee box came wit marks on the box indicating where it was on center.so i lined that up and adjusted the ragjoint to align with column adapter..
i thought everything was connected properly until i go and make a tight right hand turn..it seems that i am missing about 1/4 of turn..in other words..with steering wheel centered i can turn steering wheel completely around one and 1/4ish to the left..when i try it on the right side i can barely get a full turn..so im missing like 1/4 worth of turn to the right side..i tried this while the car was parked...ON the road when turning into parking space (right hand turn), i sometimes dont make it and have to back up and go forward again (pain in the rear..lol)...
Also..while i am driving..the steering wheel is not on center..it is about (again) 1/4 turn to the right..so it seems like im already "using" or losing that 1/4 turn to the right, because the way its driving..
So could it be that the LEE box isnt centered where they marked it? but i dont think thats the case, because when i park and tires are straight..steering wheel is clocked 1/4 to the right..and when i looked under the hood at the box..i can tell the centering mark is about 1/4 to the right also..
I hope this somewhat makes sense to somebody and i can get some help..if i need to explain a little better, ill try..i have column out of the car right now..trying to figure this out..thanks guys..
wondering if i can get some help with this..i replaced the steering box in my 69 camaro with the Lee box and also purchased a rebuilt steering column from member on here..so i got it all installed.. the Lee box came wit marks on the box indicating where it was on center.so i lined that up and adjusted the ragjoint to align with column adapter..
i thought everything was connected properly until i go and make a tight right hand turn..it seems that i am missing about 1/4 of turn..in other words..with steering wheel centered i can turn steering wheel completely around one and 1/4ish to the left..when i try it on the right side i can barely get a full turn..so im missing like 1/4 worth of turn to the right side..i tried this while the car was parked...ON the road when turning into parking space (right hand turn), i sometimes dont make it and have to back up and go forward again (pain in the rear..lol)...
Also..while i am driving..the steering wheel is not on center..it is about (again) 1/4 turn to the right..so it seems like im already "using" or losing that 1/4 turn to the right, because the way its driving..
So could it be that the LEE box isnt centered where they marked it? but i dont think thats the case, because when i park and tires are straight..steering wheel is clocked 1/4 to the right..and when i looked under the hood at the box..i can tell the centering mark is about 1/4 to the right also..
I hope this somewhat makes sense to somebody and i can get some help..if i need to explain a little better, ill try..i have column out of the car right now..trying to figure this out..thanks guys..