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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 06:48 AM
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Steering issue

Hey guys,
Yesterday on my way to work I encountered a steering issue. If I made a turn left or right the wheel wouldn't swing back on itself it would keep in the turn. I would have to force the wheel back straight. I took it home jacked it up and discovered a bad lower ball joint which I am replacing today. Now after some research many people say it could be a bad steering box. If the ball joint dosnt fix it should I look at the steering box next? thank you
 
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 08:41 AM
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If the ball joint dosnt fix it should I look at the steering box next?
Affirmative.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Not clear if taken it apart yet, if its a 4x model make sure the axle joint isn't froze up causing steering issues.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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danr1 was right. after taking my axle apart to change the ball joint I discovered the axle u joint was seized up bad im surprised I could even turn it when it was installed. thanks for the help hopefully this is the culprit to my issues
 
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