Slack and play in the wheel

[_nickjoseph]

97 k1500. Changed idler and pitman all ball joints and tie rod ends also sway bar end links and the gear box. No more rag joint, running the flaming river u joint. When I jack up the truck and grab the wheel(actual wheel) and move left to right it I have play in it which is very noticeable when driving. Any suggestions?

 

[ZRoe]

Upper or Lower ball joints? Next could be the bushings in the control arms.

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[AirMdwn]

Worn steering box? Control arm bushings could be the culprit also. They are a PITA

 

[_nickjoseph]

Upper or Lower ball joints? Next could be the bushings in the control arms.

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Changed all suspension parts as well as gearbox and new control arm

 

[_nickjoseph]

Worn steering box? Control arm bushings could be the culprit also. They are a PITA

Changed the box when I changed upper arms ball joints tie rod ends idler and pitman

 

[2001ZR2]

Sometimes wheel hubs can have some play in them and people have reported issue with rebuilt gear boxes if I recall correctly.

Did you look at the center link to see if it was still good? Possible the holes are enlarged or to use a technical term Wallowered out

 

[AirMdwn]

Im would think that by process of elimination, the only thing left would be the control arm bushings. Or, the hub bearings are bad.

 

[_nickjoseph]

Im would think that by process of elimination, the only thing left would be the control arm bushings. Or, the hub bearings are bad.

Didn’t think it was the hub bc the whole center link moved when I shake the tires

 

[east302]

Where does the movement stop?

Was the idler arm bracket replaced and what brand steering gear box was used?

 

[Matt Conner]

Sometimes wheel hubs can have some play in them and people have reported issue with rebuilt gear boxes if I recall correctly.

Did you look at the center link to see if it was still good? Possible the holes are enlarged or to use a technical term Wallowered out

I thought I was the only one who said wollered out