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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:12 PM
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I'm a new member and am very impressed with the amount of knowledge and info this site has to offer.Here's my set-up and inherint problem(s').'91 XLT 351.126k miles, 2.5" Roughcountry (I know,I know) suspension lift. Ranchos' all around,steering stabilizer,trac.bars,heavy duty rear leaf springs,Smittybilt step bars,Manik full brush guard,American Racing rims with B.F.G. 33 X 12.5" AT kos',K&N Filter,Flowmaster exhaust,Kayline softtop,just made the switch to synthetic tranny fluid with cooler.The problem I'm having is the Bump steer phenomena associated with the TTB steering system.From checking out other posts I see many have this. I've checked the ball joints,U joints,tie rods,steering box,tire pressure,axle pivot bushing and all look good.Actually I've replaced most of these items about 30k ago.The thing that's bugging me is that the alingment braket(axle drop down bracket)I got through jc Whitney seems to move a lot when the steering wheel is moved side to side.It has only 1 bolt to the frame and that's where it's pivoting.I talked to the people at Superlift to ask about their dropped pitman arm and/or superrunner steering system which would help the problem,only they said I don't have enough lift. The truck tracks very straight at hi-way speed.Any info on a possible replacement bracket(more ridgid) or other set-up would be greatly appreciated.I love this truck and all it can do,but it's a little scary when I hit that small ridge in the road and get thrown to one side or the other.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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Bump Steer

I would try to fix that bracket first. If it's moving around it could cause all kinds of problems including cracking the crossmember.
 
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