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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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hi all,
just purhased a 2006 laramie v8 qc 4x4.seems that the steering has excessive play.is that normal for these trucks?has 11,000 miles on it.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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I haven't noticed any play in mine, that sounds pretty odd to me.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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let me restate my problem. it wanders at hwy. speeds and i have to constantly adjust for it.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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sounds like the steering stabilzer bushings are shot, might need replacing
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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i havnt a clue, but w/ only 11,000 on it ur still under the manufacturers full warranty, if i were you id be taking it back to the dealer and telling them to fix it, just my .02
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Any questionable issues I wouldhave addressed now while you have the warranty.
 
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