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50fordcoupeman · 09-17-2017, 03:00 PM

Chris W. at Shoe Box Central walked me thru the adjustment process on my '50. He said just loosen the nut on the top of the box but do NOT turn that screw. Then go underneath (after car is jacked up and steering wheel centered). Loosen the 4 bolts on the bottom of the box but do not remove that plate. The plate has slotted bolt holes. Move this plate about a 1/16", tightened bolts and try steering at the steering wheel. Do this until you are satisfied with steering slop. Then tighten nut on top of box. It took me several attempts to be satisfied. If you think you have moved the plate it is probably too much--very sensitive. Feel free to call Chris to verify.
Good luck!!

09-17-2017, 03:00 PM	#4
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 866	Re: steering Chris W. at Shoe Box Central walked me thru the adjustment process on my '50. He said just loosen the nut on the top of the box but do NOT turn that screw. Then go underneath (after car is jacked up and steering wheel centered). Loosen the 4 bolts on the bottom of the box but do not remove that plate. The plate has slotted bolt holes. Move this plate about a 1/16", tightened bolts and try steering at the steering wheel. Do this until you are satisfied with steering slop. Then tighten nut on top of box. It took me several attempts to be satisfied. If you think you have moved the plate it is probably too much--very sensitive. Feel free to call Chris to verify. Good luck!!