Joe, sorry, didn't see your question. Not sure what turnaround is. I'll ask a friend who had it done.
E350 steering box
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Joe, sorry, didn't see your question. Not sure what turnaround is. I'll ask a friend who had it done.
another_mike
Adventurer
Wow! that is crusty!
Since youre doing the ujoints and will have the axle out.. look inside the tube. It should be dry and free of oil. If you see oil in there, that means your inner axle seal is leaking. Id replace that outer tube dust seal.
What year is front axle out of?
The friend who had it done said they had the van boxes in stock. $330, btw...not $2500 as someone said earlier in the thread. An additional $180 if you want it ported for hydro assist.
Abitibi
Explorer
I'm also curious. I ended up changing my power steering pump (not a fun job!) and it didn't change anything 
My van still won't turn if I'm not moving. Once I start moving no problem. At hwy speed there's no issues, no wandering, nice and straight. Would a rebuilt steering box solve it?
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My van still won't turn if I'm not moving. Once I start moving no problem. At hwy speed there's no issues, no wandering, nice and straight. Would a rebuilt steering box solve it?
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cjken
Explorer
I’ve only had it in since June. It’s been solid.
Probably did not have to replace since the ujoints were causing my issue not the box.
It can be easily one hand steered standing still as long as it is running. I think I have the same size tires as you so I think yours should steer easier than you describe.
Maybe pull the tie rod off the Pittman arm and see if there is any binding anywhere before changing the box.
Even though I may not have needed to change I’m glad I did. It was not too difficult and I feel good about having a quality unit installed.
Probably did not have to replace since the ujoints were causing my issue not the box.
It can be easily one hand steered standing still as long as it is running. I think I have the same size tires as you so I think yours should steer easier than you describe.
Maybe pull the tie rod off the Pittman arm and see if there is any binding anywhere before changing the box.
Even though I may not have needed to change I’m glad I did. It was not too difficult and I feel good about having a quality unit installed.
Railvan
Adventurer
Abitibi, Mine is the same since it was new. 2006 diesel E-350. Won't turn the wheels when stopped. Going from 305 wide tires to 285 helped a little. Never could tell if the pump was weak or are all the E-350 rigs this way? Every other vehicle I have owned could turn the wheels when stopped.
FDM2012
Adventurer
I just put 375/65 (36x15) on mine, but with the stock gearbox and pump (as far as I can tell)
I can still spin the wheel with one finger on dry pavement while sitting still.
Not saying how long that will last, but so far, so good.
Have y'all checked/inspected/lubed ALL of your linkage and kinpins?
I can still spin the wheel with one finger on dry pavement while sitting still.
Not saying how long that will last, but so far, so good.
Have y'all checked/inspected/lubed ALL of your linkage and kinpins?
So there's definitely something wrong with mine, damn! With the engine running, even with both hands there's no way I can turn the wheels
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When you're trying to turn it, do you hear any noise coming from any steering components?
I had some binding at stop/low speed. I sprayed the crap out of the steering shaft joint with WD-40 or PB Blaster (I forgot) and it went away. 1 year later my gearbox failed.
Try the spray. I sprayed it daily for a week.