[maddmike]

Steering box on my '03 TJ isn't so tight anymore. There is a noticeable amount of play between the turning of the steering wheel and the activation of the pitman arm, leaving a dead spot near the center which allows no steering response. i suspect this may be contributing to steering wander and slop i feel at all speeds (no DW).

I have read that it is possible to make an adjustment to the steering box to eliminate some of the play in it by first straightening the box alignment, loosening the lock nut on the box, and turning the allen screw in 1/8 turn increments with the wheels off the ground, until the play is minimized.

Is this advisable to do on my own, or will catastrophe and steering box failure ensue? I know that these boxes can be touchy...

thanks in advance for any tips.