Help! Have major frontend wobble.
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Tuned
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Help! Have major frontend wobble.
Ok I have a 64 F100 2wd and have slowly been rebuilding the front end. Started with new king pins and what a difference! Then I put new bushings in the front springs and frame. Tires and brakes all new also. I greased everything up too.
Problem is, when I hit a big bump the whole front end begins to shake violently. You can feel it in the steering wheel, column the whole cab. The shaking doesn't stop until I stop the truck. Then everything is ok again until another big bump. So what do yous guys think? Tie rods, drag link? Steering box is untouched and shocks need replacing to. Any help would be great. Thanks.
Problem is, when I hit a big bump the whole front end begins to shake violently. You can feel it in the steering wheel, column the whole cab. The shaking doesn't stop until I stop the truck. Then everything is ok again until another big bump. So what do yous guys think? Tie rods, drag link? Steering box is untouched and shocks need replacing to. Any help would be great. Thanks.
Welder User
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From: northwest MT
Have you checked the toe-in? Caster angle? Tires in balance? Also check for worn tie rod ends and drag link. Repairing one part can magnify problems elsewhere.
It's kind of the snowball effect with these old trucks.....fix one part, then you have to fix something else. It never ends...
It's kind of the snowball effect with these old trucks.....fix one part, then you have to fix something else. It never ends...
More Turbo
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My 66 4X4 did/does the same thing. Although its been off the road for many many years now, I'm pretty sure once I get it back to road worthy condition, the wobble/chatter will still be there. As I remember, it can become very violent at times and the only way to stop it once it started was to slow down to almost a stop. (my front end is all original) I always thought it was coming from the steering box. If I turn the steering wheel back and forth while parked, there seems to be quite a bit of slop before the wheels actually begin to turn. I'm curious to see what the resolution is.
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Tuned
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I have not had it alined yet so not sure on toe etc. The tires are balanced and newer. Been running them with no issues for a year. Before the spring bushings were replaced, driving the truck was like steering a boat through a storm! So makes sense that everything else needs fixing. Anyone else??
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Since you replaced king pins and bushings that you checked for play, both side-side, up-down, while front end was off the ground. If tight then as mentioned, suspect needs alighment. Not familiar with the 64 but on the 65-66 setting 'toe in' is not an issue but the castor is another matter, suggest call around for alignment shop who is familiar with the year truck.
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