whats with my steering?
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11-30-2009, 05:45 PM
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thanks for the input guys. i just realized havent really checked all the steering components since i noticed the problem. but something else it does is when i turn all the way to one direction and drive it makes a "binding" sound similar to a telephone ring. it has done this since i got it and before the other problem (im not as worried about this but thought it might help).
the steering doesnt seem to have too much play, but then again i had a 95 f150 before and that had lots of play so im not sure what to compare it to (not a sports car)
-i had 285 75 16s before as well but cant remember it the problem existed before that or not. (they previous tires were very unevenly worn)
-im really dont know what all the different steering components are but i can look that up.
helms- you talked about the caster being out from hitting something... well i did hit a pole but at like 5mph before. you said a rod could be bent. would that be a side effect of bumper impact, or are you refering to direct impact in the rod?
lastly what is an IIRC? ... sorry for the long post
the steering doesnt seem to have too much play, but then again i had a 95 f150 before and that had lots of play so im not sure what to compare it to (not a sports car)
-i had 285 75 16s before as well but cant remember it the problem existed before that or not. (they previous tires were very unevenly worn)
-im really dont know what all the different steering components are but i can look that up.
helms- you talked about the caster being out from hitting something... well i did hit a pole but at like 5mph before. you said a rod could be bent. would that be a side effect of bumper impact, or are you refering to direct impact in the rod?
lastly what is an IIRC? ... sorry for the long post
The bigger tires can exacerbate an existing problem, the caster may have been out for a while but you didnt notice it until you bolted on the bigger ones, i suggest you just go to the alignment shop and see what they say.
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i was under my truck to day and im not sure what the separate components are but there is a rod, that connects with another rod, which connects to the steering dampener. i could move two rods freely about an inch to 2 inches forward and backward. it seemed odd but they appear to be connect to pivot of sorts. is this normal or should they be very stable?
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12-08-2009, 09:33 PM
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I've actually noticed you renaming the thread titles and for one appreciate it. also when you combine two of the same topic threads started at the same time...
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12-08-2009, 09:37 PM
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i was under my truck to day and im not sure what the separate components are but there is a rod, that connects with another rod, which connects to the steering dampener. i could move two rods freely about an inch to 2 inches forward and backward. it seemed odd but they appear to be connect to pivot of sorts. is this normal or should they be very stable?
my stabilizer had leaked so bad it wasnt doing anything....replaced it and noticed no difference....of course I dont know if thats because of the 35"s I dont have play but it still sort of feels like my truck is all over the road compared to my other vehicles sometimes....wind makes it worse of course
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