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I am looking at replacing the steering components as I replaced all four ball joints and the front tires still seem to be cupping on the outside. When I had the truck aligned at the same time as having the ball joints replaced the tech said there was no problem with the truck taking an alignment. I.E. everything seemed tight and correct. But still the tires continue to cup.
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the outside of the a-arm bushings on daks always look cracked and worn. it's the inside that matters. the only way i found to check them is a complete teardown. if you pull down on the upper arm and it springs back up your ok. if it does not there screwed. i cut the lip off the bushings and replaced it with a bushing i made from a hockey puck. 2 years and counting for them. .99 a peice at canadian tire. i got budget problems too.
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Before spending any more money on parts that may or may not fix this issue. I am asking you guys for any suggestions that you may have on this. I just checked the tie rods using the wheel movement method and everything seems very solid. I cant detect any abnormal movement in the front end. Shocks were mentioned but I replaced the factory shocks with gabriel ultras about 2 years ago. So unless those shocks are too weak I cant see that as being an issue.
Does anybody else have any ideas on what would be causing the cupping?
Does anybody else have any ideas on what would be causing the cupping?
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Well shocks are easy to test. Unbolt and push in. See if the retract and with good enough speed and strength. Here is the chart. See what looks like yours. Scalloped and bald spots is cupping. If you want to see more details and more diagnostic check the service manual we got in the FAQ.
Last edited by Crazy4x4RT; 01-12-2010 at 12:04 PM.
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