Steering strangeness
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Steering strangeness
So as of Friday my truck has all new ball joints, ujoints, steering linkage and hub assemblies. Took a couple days but it's nice knowing every piece up front is brand new
It is lifted with 5" skyjacker springs in the front
I went with the "HD" steering setup I found somewhere else on this forum, all Moog parts. I also utilized a rough country drop pitman arm I had.
My issue now is when I'm sitting still and turn the wheel to the right it pushes the front end of the truck up and when I turn the wheel to the left it pulls the front end down.
So when I'm driving on the highway and hit a bump or a dip it pushes my steering wheel to the left when the suspension compresses and then back to the right when it goes back down
I might have the directions backwards but you get the idea.
Any ideas what that's about?
It is lifted with 5" skyjacker springs in the front
I went with the "HD" steering setup I found somewhere else on this forum, all Moog parts. I also utilized a rough country drop pitman arm I had.
My issue now is when I'm sitting still and turn the wheel to the right it pushes the front end of the truck up and when I turn the wheel to the left it pulls the front end down.
So when I'm driving on the highway and hit a bump or a dip it pushes my steering wheel to the left when the suspension compresses and then back to the right when it goes back down
I might have the directions backwards but you get the idea.
Any ideas what that's about?
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Sounds like the track bar is loose or missing, in which case, the truck would never drive down the highway. Make sure it is tight: all ends and adjusters.
Are the new tie rods positioned correctly? The ball joints all have to be pointed a certain way for the linkage to cycle properly. It is different than the stock Y setup.
Are the new tie rods positioned correctly? The ball joints all have to be pointed a certain way for the linkage to cycle properly. It is different than the stock Y setup.
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Think I would be REAL tempted to upgrade to the third-gen style track bar. It has bushings at both ends, moves the frame end in closer in line with the steering box, and will probably line up better with the drag link. Its just a much better design.
Now, if you could do a video, of what the steering is doing when someone turns the wheel lock to lock......
Now, if you could do a video, of what the steering is doing when someone turns the wheel lock to lock......
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Think I would be REAL tempted to upgrade to the third-gen style track bar. It has bushings at both ends, moves the frame end in closer in line with the steering box, and will probably line up better with the drag link. Its just a much better design.
Now, if you could do a video, of what the steering is doing when someone turns the wheel lock to lock......
Now, if you could do a video, of what the steering is doing when someone turns the wheel lock to lock......
I'll try and get another one up with a wheel monkey as soon as I can