front end wandering

[jeepsteve]

New to these trucks so this might be a dumb question. My 250 wanders all over as I'm driving, no matter how smooth the road is. When I got it the guy had a list of maintenance items needed and it listed minor king pin play. Would that cause this issue, and while I'm in there, what else should I replace?
Thanks.

[jzjames]

Is it just a badly worn steering box? That is something that causes unresponsive steering, but with a light touch on the steering wheel and some practice, you can get used to it until you get it replaced.

[jeepsteve]

I will check that out, thanks.

[sargentrs]

Check your radius arm bushings, axle pivot bushings, tie rods and steering coupler (rag joint).

[390FE1972]

here are a few threads that talk about wandering front end issues:

https://www.fordification.com/forum/vie ... =5&t=22254
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... =5&t=74640
https://www.fordification.com/forum/vie ... =5&t=68274

Regards

[Old Greener]

I had this issue with my '71 F100. I replaced the rag joint and had my steering box rebuilt, as it had a small leak. The wander is now gone, and the steering is more responsive to input at the wheel...much more enjoyable to drive now.

[jeepsteve]

Thanks everyone, I'll start looking at all those and get parts ordered.

[jzjames]

You can see all the components and how tight - or loose they are when you get under there while someone wiggles the steering wheel back and forth.