More problems discoveries today! When I'm in a parking lot doing slow speed maneuvering and I'm turning the steering wheel, there is a grinding sound that comes from the front of the truck like something is rubbing in there. I haven't been able to pinpoint it and I'm at a loss for ideas. Tie rod ends?
My second issue is that my headlight switch when I pull it all the way out to the "headlight" indent, the headlights don't come on. Only the parking lights. If I pull on the turn signal stalk the hi-lo headlights come on but otherwise, it's just the DRL's and parking lights. Would a new switch solve the issue or is it a wiring problem?

 

For the headlights - a new switch will fix it for now; the basic problem is a wiring design problem, IMO - too much current, not enough usage of relays.

If buying a new switch, consider buying a new connector also; sometimes the connector will overhead with the switch and fail too.

RwP

 

I have the same grinding sound!! I just joke about it saying I can grind a clutch in an automatic because to me that's exactly what it sounds like.

In all seriousness, I was thinking it might have something to with the steering knuckle but I've got no clue.

 

*shrug* I have it on the driver's side only, on a hard right turn, due to running P235/75R15s on stock springs.

ANY lift and I'd be clear; it's the tire rubbing.

(I just avoid hard right turns *grins* )

RwP

 

@ RalphP I'm running the same tires as you but I only got shocks on the front ProComps ES3000's. Lift kit I guess?

 

The 4x4s are already higher; if nothing else, a bit of torsion bar lift should help.

But yah, that could be it, all by its lonesome.

RwP

 

If your truck is anything like mine was, it probably sags really bad in the front. I cranked the torsion bars until I had about 34.5" from the bottom of the flare to the ground with 235/75/15s. It clears fine now.

For the headlights, get a new switch and make sure the connector on the harness that plugs in isn't burnt up or you will just have the same issue soon after. I had to splice in a new pigtail and connector. Mine was completely melted. I then added a headlight relay kit to take the load off the headlight switch itself and keep the new one from melting. I got it off Amazon, Putco headlight relay for 9004/9007 headlights.