Another "walking" question
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Another "walking" question
Well guys my 2012 F250 is walking all over the road again. I installed dual steering stabilizers shortly after purchase of the truck from pro comp and it worked just fine until about a month ago (returned the two shocks and got two new ones, one was blown). The truck gives me way too much feedback through the steering and pot hole ridden roads are unbearable of late. I don't know where else to look so I'm enlisting your help before I go to the Stealership. I am very conscious of the difference in a solid axle versus not and have even gone back to a dealership to drive a 2013 just to see if I'm losing my mind....I'm not, yet.
So, suggestions on what I should be looking for underneath the truck?
Thanks
Truck has 23,000 miles on it.
So, suggestions on what I should be looking for underneath the truck?
Thanks
Truck has 23,000 miles on it.
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I would say its not likely the tires (the brand or type), but it could be the tire(s) you have on your truck. It might be a broken belt, out of balance tire, bad shock, alignment, track bar, so many things. I'd have them load balance the tires, check the alignment and the front shocks. Something is wrong and it could be a combination of things.
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Guess a trip to the Stealer is in order. Just to be sure though it feels exactly like it did before I put on the steering stabilizer although they are installed, that's what puzzles me.
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I would say its not likely the tires (the brand or type), but it could be the tire(s) you have on your truck. It might be a broken belt, out of balance tire, bad shock, alignment, track bar, so many things. I'd have them load balance the tires, check the alignment and the front shocks. Something is wrong and it could be a combination of things.
You haven't made any suspension changes have you? Lift kit, etc?
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went to the stealer and it turns out it's the BFG's. I only have 12k on these tires and doubt they will see another 10k. Now I'm onto looking at TOYO AT's but in a 295 or 305 size to fill up the wheel bay a bit more. Anyone experience the Toyo AT's?
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Cooper at3 are made in USA and also perform well, I like them. Not sure about size you want though.
I've had good experience with Bridgestone tires too.
Good year wrangler pro silent armor were great for me, but I had those way back in 2009, so I don't know if they're still good.
I liked the nitto trails a lot, they performed great but were just a bit too noisy for my highway driving.
Only two tires I really did not like were the factory continentals on my 2008 truck and the Michelin at2 that came on my 2011 truck. I know a lot of folks get good life and performance from the michelins but for some reason they wore very fast and produced the death wobble on my 2011. When I replaced them I've never had the wobble come back and that was approx. 150,000 miles ago. Maybe the michelins don't like to be loaded all the time,I dunno.
I've had good experience with Bridgestone tires too.
Good year wrangler pro silent armor were great for me, but I had those way back in 2009, so I don't know if they're still good.
I liked the nitto trails a lot, they performed great but were just a bit too noisy for my highway driving.
Only two tires I really did not like were the factory continentals on my 2008 truck and the Michelin at2 that came on my 2011 truck. I know a lot of folks get good life and performance from the michelins but for some reason they wore very fast and produced the death wobble on my 2011. When I replaced them I've never had the wobble come back and that was approx. 150,000 miles ago. Maybe the michelins don't like to be loaded all the time,I dunno.
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Cooper at3 are made in USA and also perform well, I like them. Not sure about size you want though.
I've had good experience with Bridgestone tires too.
Good year wrangler pro silent armor were great for me, but I had those way back in 2009, so I don't know if they're still good.
I liked the nitto trails a lot, they performed great but were just a bit too noisy for my highway driving.
Only two tires I really did not like were the factory continentals on my 2008 truck and the Michelin at2 that came on my 2011 truck. I know a lot of folks get good life and performance from the michelins but for some reason they wore very fast and produced the death wobble on my 2011. When I replaced them I've never had the wobble come back and that was approx. 150,000 miles ago. Maybe the michelins don't like to be loaded all the time,I dunno.
I've had good experience with Bridgestone tires too.
Good year wrangler pro silent armor were great for me, but I had those way back in 2009, so I don't know if they're still good.
I liked the nitto trails a lot, they performed great but were just a bit too noisy for my highway driving.
Only two tires I really did not like were the factory continentals on my 2008 truck and the Michelin at2 that came on my 2011 truck. I know a lot of folks get good life and performance from the michelins but for some reason they wore very fast and produced the death wobble on my 2011. When I replaced them I've never had the wobble come back and that was approx. 150,000 miles ago. Maybe the michelins don't like to be loaded all the time,I dunno.
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Just installed Toyo 295/65/20 ATs on my 2013 F250 what a difference have the rough country dual stabilizers plus the factory OEM also have the ready lift 2.5 front 3 inch rear lift and Bilistiens on all 4 corners everything is good
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Another alternative to the Cooper Discoverer AT3 is the Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx which I have on my 2011 - it's a more aggressive tread pattern but with the same great wear characteristics and longevity that Cooper is famous for. No experience with Toyos so I have no input there. I know in the cold country where I live the Coopers remain a better tire in the winter with their tire compounds. Won't matter much in areas with no freezing temperatures.
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