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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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the 2 bolts that i put in to hold steering box in place keep braking when i turn the wheel and its very that barley even trying to to turn the wheel. using grade 8 bolts, my front and are welded together so all tires spin, would that have anyhting to do with it
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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theres more than 2 bolts that hold it you no ?
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Welded diff and the fact you are only using 2 of the 3 steering box bolts. Do you still have the spacer in there too? 2 out of 3 ain't bad according to meatloaf, but for your steering box that isn't enough.
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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but with 2 bolts holding it they still brake very easy
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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thats most likely why theres three
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Old May 22, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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With the 3rd bolt missing the box twists and breaks the bolts. Get 3 good grade 8s in there and try again.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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yea grade 8 didnt snap, took it through hell and back didnt great, love the 36' tires on it
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