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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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Some steering issues with the truck after it was lifted..
Wanders a little,and pulls in it ruts in the road...
I think it may need an adjustable trac bar??
Any comments or help????
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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We need more info lifted... lifted how much??... what was replaced and what wasnt....tire sizes your running...stuff like that.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Tire size 37 inch cooper sst
fabtech lift - total lift is 7 inches
Had it in for alignment and all steering componets are in great shape
no gearbox issues
no play on wheel
pro installed
tire pressure is 50 all the way around
stabilizer new with lift
axle does sit 1/2 inch farther out on driverside than pass. side
hope that helps!!
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Did you install a dual steering stabilizer?
 
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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The one i had put on is oversized, do you think i may need two???
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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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You shouldn't need two. It doesn't sound like it is setup correctly if one side is 1/2" longer than the other. You're forcing it to drive a straight line when it wants to drive in a circle. That's the first thing I'd get fixed.
I also think your pressure is waaaay too high unless you are hauling some serious weight.
Also, you didn't say how wide of a tire you are running. A real wide tire will track differently.
 
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