Wandering Issue
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"wandering"
I read some where the wander in a F 250 was completely fixed by replacing the front bushings on the springs , they get worn and allow the axle to move slightly causing the wander.....does that sound logical ??
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Why do you ask?
Stewart
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What steps have you taken so for to help with the wandering and give us some more info about your truck?
Have you checked or replaced
- ball joint
- tie rodes
- pitman arm
- trackbar bushings
Have you checked your steering box.
Tim M
Have you checked or replaced
- ball joint
- tie rodes
- pitman arm
- trackbar bushings
Have you checked your steering box.
Tim M
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From: Ontario, Canada
You don't have to spend $1000 on springs! I got my V code fronts from a guy that lifted his F250 right after he bought it. $50 for the pair (found him on CList). I then went to a Super Duty bone yard (aka The Gold Mine), and I got a set of B code rears for $100. If you will be patient and search, you will find a great deal on some springs. I make occasional trips to Central Arkansas. If you find some in Texas (there are tons of them down here!), I could meet you somewhere around Little Rock to meet up and hand them over. The Gold Mine has another set of the B codes on hand as of last week. Same price as mine.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...gold-mine.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...gold-mine.html
B codes here cost $434 each after taxes
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Stewart,
I wish I could but I am leaving on March 8th for a 2500 mile round trip pulling my boat. I would really like to have it fixed before I go. It looks like the earliest I could order is the 4th which is a Monday. I leave out the following Friday. I don't think I would have time for the box to arrive and get it installed before I leave.
I wish I could but I am leaving on March 8th for a 2500 mile round trip pulling my boat. I would really like to have it fixed before I go. It looks like the earliest I could order is the 4th which is a Monday. I leave out the following Friday. I don't think I would have time for the box to arrive and get it installed before I leave.
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Call and explain that to them. See if they'll give you an early bird special exception!
Tell them you just missed the last one and were trying to wait for this one, but your schedule isn't allowing that to happen.
Stewart
Tell them you just missed the last one and were trying to wait for this one, but your schedule isn't allowing that to happen.
Stewart
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Mike,
I have checked the wheel bearings and they are in good shape. I just about have the underneath of this rebuilt to brand new condition. When I get done it should be good for another 210,000 miles.
I have checked the wheel bearings and they are in good shape. I just about have the underneath of this rebuilt to brand new condition. When I get done it should be good for another 210,000 miles.
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Yes but highly unlikely. Those bushings must have been subjected to intense off-roading and were the last thing to be fixed......or something unusual
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Well I got the Red Head box installed yesterday. I can definately say that it is 100% fixed now. The box was the finishing touch. The next thing on my list is an SCT Livewire TS with some custom tunes from Gearhead.