Tuff spot on 4x4x2 box

[marklc]

Just hooked my lower steering shaft up and was spinning the wheel back and forth. Gets tuff about midway then smooth again. I have nothing hooked to the box yet no hoses or linkages. Is this normal with no fluid in it? I bought it several years ago and just getting to it now. Wondering if I got a bad box or this is normal.
Thanks

 

[thegreatjustino]

Steering boxes are supposed to have slightly more resistance in the center, but it could also be torqued down too much. You'll have to get an inch pound torque wrench to check it correctly, but you can loosen the sector shaft adjuster on the top of the box to your liking. You should really use the torque wrench though.

 

[marklc]

Ill check that thanks!

 

[addicted]

Im thinking its too tight. I have a rebuilt 4X4X2 box sitting on a shelf. I just put a pitman arm on it and rotated it lock to lock by hand and didnt notice any "rough" spots. Not saying mine is right and yours is wrong. But in order set set the torque properly, you need to take rotation torque readings at the steering wheel nut. You move that reading up or down by adjusting the screw on top of the box. I'll see if I can find the torque number.

 

[addicted]

Heres a little info
http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201148&highlight=adjusting+4X4X2+box

 

[addicted]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188405&highlight=4X4X2+box+preload