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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 07:22 AM
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Installed new springs

Will I put on the new springs and 4 degree shims. The truck does better but still seems to want to go places. But have not had the front end realinged. I think that will help. I had it done before now but I did noice that my steering wheel is not centered anymore. I do know that it does not sag anymore and rights much better. I put on Posie's front springs and they are great. And I did put the shims with the large end forward.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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I asked some of this in the other thread, but not sure if you answered. All slop is out of the steering system to include the steering box? Tires are good, and properly inflated?
 
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Originally Posted by hotrodbob51
Will I put on the new springs and 4 degree shims. The truck does better but still seems to want to go places. But have not had the front end realinged. I think that will help. I had it done before now but I did noice that my steering wheel is not centered anymore. I do know that it does not sag anymore and rights much better. I put on Posie's front springs and they are great. And I did put the shims with the large end forward.
Try reversing your shims. The king pins need to tilt to the rear.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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According to MF the "fat part toward front of truck" I'm pretty sure I installed mine the same way about 9 years ago.
 
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Everything is new now. I feel an new alingment will help. I did take all play out. It is getting better. Maybe a steering stalibilzer will help.
 
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