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Old 03-14-2010, 08:28 PM
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Hello I was wondering if anyone else has or had this problem. I Practically replaced my whole front end.Upper and Lower ball joints and tie rods, plus both hubs. My problem is it STILL wonders on the road. Does anybody have any other Ideas.
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Old 03-14-2010, 08:55 PM
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Did you replace Tie rods? Could also be a bad rack. Or something as simple as Needing and Alignment.
 
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What size tires and have you installed a steering box brace ?
 
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Check the steering shaft as it goes into the rack and make sure it is tight. I had that come loose a bit once and has some play in my steering wheel.
 
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Well I did have the Tie rods replaced. My tires are 265/75/16. And I am at the moment getting a alignment done. Because after going for a totally new front end job I was a little disappointed. I'll report back as soon as it comes back from the Doc's. Thanks for everyone's Help.......................Slowhand12
 
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Its not an entire front end job until the alignment has been done.
 
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You run 16 inch rims??
 
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Yes I do run 16" wheels. And I just got the word AND I need a new steering Box. So that just about covers it A WHOLE new front end. I guess the only think good about is I took out the Extra warranty Ins. But still its not cheap........Slowhand12
 
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Originally Posted by weedahoe
Check the steering shaft as it goes into the rack and make sure it is tight. I had that come loose a bit once and has some play in my steering wheel.
spot on weed

had the same problem
 
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ramhunter is back? when did this happen? sorry, didnt mean to thread jack. just got caught off guard
 


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