Will not turn right all the way

Tiny
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 207,000 MILES
My steering wheel only turns right one and a quarter turns and stops compared to turning left two and a half turns as it should. Any idea what it is?
Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 8:03 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Has there been any front end work done to the vehicle recently? Also, have you checked to make sure there is nothing stopping the wheels from turning? Is there anything bent as far as a drag link, tie rod, and so on?

Let me know.
Joe
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 8:42 PM
Tiny
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Bought the truck like this nothing seems bent or catching.
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 9:49 PM
Tiny
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If nothing appears damaged, there is a chance that the steering gear was replaced, not centered, and then aligned that way. Does anything appear to be new under the vehicle?
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 10:27 PM
Tiny
JAMES HILLSTRAND
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I've seen some vehicles too the steering wheel being repaired but not aligned. Lift the front wheels and have someone to watch them as you turn the steering wheels.
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Thursday, November 28th, 2019 AT 11:03 PM
Tiny
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That's a good idea. See if there is anything binding or hitting.

Let us know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, November 29th, 2019 AT 7:49 PM

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