M35 will not turn left

[Corylowdermilk]

Hello everyone first time posting.

My m35 will not turn left it will turn right to lock and then back to straight. stops in the same spot everytime I've jacked front wheels off the ground off the ground pulled the rubber boot off on right and left hubs. Turned it back and forth. I haven't found it hitting anything. I'm usually missing something hoping someone could point it out to me. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Love this site

 

[DaneGer21]

Maybe your steering box is broken inside??

 

[ToddJK]

It's your steering box. Did you make any adjustments to try to tighten up the steering? That can cause it to lock up. If not, I would assume something failed and the steering box is shot.

 

[M35fan]

Welcome to the site! I haven't dealt with that problem yet myself. But I see that others are already pointing you in the right direction. Just a heads up, there is a steering box for the M35A2 listed in the "parts for sale" section of the classifieds. Good luck, hope you get it resolved soon.

 

[fleetmech]

Is it possible someone replaced the pitman arm and indexed it wrong on the steering box output shaft? There's usually either a skip or double spline to help prevent that, but its impressive what brute force and ignorance can achieve.

 

[DodgeTX]

Welcome! When is the last time it did turn left? Or did you obtain it without the ability to turn left? If it has previously turned left in your ownership what has changed since the last time it was driven?

Like other posted generally steering box but could also be someone installed a part wrong, or something broke inside on the axle.

 

[Corylowdermilk]

Welcome! When is the last time it did turn left? Or did you obtain it without the ability to turn left? If it has previously turned left in your ownership what has changed since the last time it was driven?

Like other posted generally steering box but could also be someone installed a part wrong, or something broke inside on the axle.

I've had the truck for about a year. I was backing up to a trailer when it happen, about 2 weeks ago.

Update : I detached the ball joints to check them independently and the problem is in or around the steering box

 

[Corylowdermilk]

Thankyall for the info

 

[ToddJK]

Thankyall for the info

One of the benefits to having this awesome site!

 

[gimpyrobb]

I may have a steering box available if needed. It has the steering column cut off, just a heads up.

 

[Corylowdermilk]

Ok what kinda price tag is on that steering box

 

[gimpyrobb]

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