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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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I have tightened the steering knuckle and replaced track arm. The steering isn't loose; it pulls me all over the road on the highway. I would appreciate any feed back.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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This could be caused by a toe out condition. Put some 2x4's against your side walls and measure the distance between the front of the tires, and then measure the distance between the back of the tires and compare. This will tell you if your tires are toed in or out. If you find a problem get an alignment done to fix the issue.

Were you having the problem before you made the changes you listed? Or did you do that to try and correct the problem.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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before this problem; the steering had alot of play in it but, the steering is tight now. However when im on the highway, if i slightly go left i will have to correct it by pulling to the right then i will have to pull back left to correct the problem and repeat over and over again. I will measure the toe tonight,
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Did you adjust your steering box? If you adjust it TOO tight, you will see exactly this kind of behavior. (don't ask how I know this....)
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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thanks, i will check that out too.
 
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