Is there a steering fix?
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I have just replaced the track bar, drag link,pass side ball jointsand all tie-rod ends on my 2002 3/4 ton 4x4 CTD and after an alignment it still drives like a Radio Flyer red wagon!Is there a way to get this truck to steer and handle correctly? No death wobble yet and it feels tight at the steering wheel...just wanders around. It has about 120K miles.
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I had the wander problem and this fixed it. The wander was worse with a trailer or heavy load in the back. I didn't see the 98-02 model on the web site, but if you call I'm sure they will set you up.
http://www.pscmotorsports.com/produc...roducts_id=444
Also check you steering gear box. Just because it is new, doesn't mean it is right. I've had them last less than 10 days before. Also, check your pitman arm nut. Make sure it is on there so tight that you can't stand to turn it any more with a wrench. I had mine back out on me and that also caused the wander to come back.
The steering stabilizer (thingy that looks like a shock absorber) could also be bad. For $39 and 120K on your truck, I'd replace it too. It can be a be-ach to get out. You may have to heat it up to get it loose from the steering linkage or a couple of good whacks with a BFH should do it. If you try the BFH method, put a block of wood or something between the front axle and steering linkage so that the linkage doesn't absorb all of the energy from the hammer.
Sounds like you covered most of the other issues.
http://www.pscmotorsports.com/produc...roducts_id=444
Also check you steering gear box. Just because it is new, doesn't mean it is right. I've had them last less than 10 days before. Also, check your pitman arm nut. Make sure it is on there so tight that you can't stand to turn it any more with a wrench. I had mine back out on me and that also caused the wander to come back.
The steering stabilizer (thingy that looks like a shock absorber) could also be bad. For $39 and 120K on your truck, I'd replace it too. It can be a be-ach to get out. You may have to heat it up to get it loose from the steering linkage or a couple of good whacks with a BFH should do it. If you try the BFH method, put a block of wood or something between the front axle and steering linkage so that the linkage doesn't absorb all of the energy from the hammer.
Sounds like you covered most of the other issues.
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Thanks Bob! What should I look for in the steering box? I didn't mention that I replace the stabilizer with the other stuff but itIS new. I'll get a wrench on the Pitman arm nut this afternoon as well and give these guys at PSC a call. Have you had any experince with the track bar replacement brackets out there?