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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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Hi guys, you guys have hellped me in the past, i have a 84 f350, the truck likes to roam from side to side, feels like somthing is sticking and does not allow the the steering to retrun to center... any ideas???? thanks. and yes i have greased it lol
 
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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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I would start by checking ball joints or King pin not sure which yours may have.
 
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'84 would be ball joints. Jack the truck up and give the front end a good shake down. Grab your tires from the top and bottom and see if you have any play. Then try from side to side. Finally, check all steering linkages.
 
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truck roaming, is that when it is not in it's normal area of operation? Do you have to pay it more when it's roaming?

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I would start by checking ball joints or King pin not sure which yours may have.
the truck has king pins
 
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'84 would be ball joints. Jack the truck up and give the front end a good shake down. Grab your tires from the top and bottom and see if you have any play. Then try from side to side. Finally, check all steering linkages.
the truck has king pins, thanks
 
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