Loose Steering Fix - Idler Arm Replacement & Steering Box Adjustment on Nissan D21 Hardbody

This video covers replacement of the idler arm, as well as adjusting the steering box. This was done in an attempt to fix the sloppy steering I had in my truck. Both of the these helped immensely and has completely changed the way the truck feels while driving.

The idler arm was extremely worn and was allowing the center link to travel back and forth with no stability. Essentially, the truck felt like it was ice skating above 40mph. The wheel would shake side to side and the truck just felt super unstable.

The steering box also was playing a major roll in the issue and was also allowing the excess play in the idler to compound with the looseness of the box. Thankfully, tightening the box up was probably the best thing I’ve done. Didn’t need to end up replacing the box but if I ever do, it’ll be a redhead.

This video was taken obviously a few months ago before the truck was finished up and I started taking it to events.
Hopefully you guys find the video helpful!

This was done on a 95 Nissan hardbody but should be pretty much the same for all of the trucks 86-97

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