Highway steering scare
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02-01-2015, 04:09 PM
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RAS was a big help followed by the Hellwig. RAS is an easy install.. Forgot I replaced the steering stabilizer as well.
Griz if you are coming out here to MT you DEFINITELY want it squared away. The crosswinds are a biatch., not to mention that our 2 lane highways have the nice ripple effect from all the extreme temperatures. They saved a lot of asphalt by leaving out shoulders. Sneeze and you hear rumble strips. Those you just blank out the noise and pretend its regular asphalt and very very gently correct because corrections really jump out here. You heading to Glacier or all over?
Griz if you are coming out here to MT you DEFINITELY want it squared away. The crosswinds are a biatch., not to mention that our 2 lane highways have the nice ripple effect from all the extreme temperatures. They saved a lot of asphalt by leaving out shoulders. Sneeze and you hear rumble strips. Those you just blank out the noise and pretend its regular asphalt and very very gently correct because corrections really jump out here. You heading to Glacier or all over?
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Update--So I had the U/L ball joints and steering stab shock replaced. Truck stil had a loud clunk from right front end. I checked it my self and found the shock was completely broke and was very loose on the top mount, which I assume means the rubber spacer/insert is shot. Just bought Rancho's which are going on Monday. The highway steering issue is 90% better with just about 1-2" of slop in the steering wheel but no crazy jolting left and right. I think I need to tighten up the steering box bolt? no which might eliminate that. Will update further.
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02-07-2015, 09:59 PM
Update--So I had the U/L ball joints and steering stab shock replaced. Truck stil had a loud clunk from right front end. I checked it my self and found the shock was completely broke and was very loose on the top mount, which I assume means the rubber spacer/insert is shot. Just bought Rancho's which are going on Monday. The highway steering issue is 90% better with just about 1-2" of slop in the steering wheel but no crazy jolting left and right. I think I need to tighten up the steering box bolt? no which might eliminate that. Will update further.
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02-08-2015, 12:52 PM
Update--So I had the U/L ball joints and steering stab shock replaced. Truck stil had a loud clunk from right front end. I checked it my self and found the shock was completely broke and was very loose on the top mount, which I assume means the rubber spacer/insert is shot. Just bought Rancho's which are going on Monday. The highway steering issue is 90% better with just about 1-2" of slop in the steering wheel but no crazy jolting left and right. I think I need to tighten up the steering box bolt? no which might eliminate that. Will update further.
#37
02-09-2015, 04:33 PM
Thing I noticed with tightening the gear, it seems to increase your resistance so your steering doesn't feel as loose to you but you still have the same degree of play more or less. There is definitely a place of resistance where you will feel more comfortable--you know like picking your nose, your steering hand moves and off the road you go--it won't move out of position as easily but you still pretty much have that same play to negotiate. It is just less stressful to manage because it's easier NOT to overcorrect as much due to the resistance.
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Thing I noticed with tightening the gear, it seems to increase your resistance so your steering doesn't feel as loose to you but you still have the same degree of play more or less. There is definitely a place of resistance where you will feel more comfortable--you know like picking your nose, your steering hand moves and off the road you go--it won't move out of position as easily but you still pretty much have that same play to negotiate. It is just less stressful to manage because it's easier NOT to overcorrect as much due to the resistance.
you still have slop in your linkage somewhere.
#43
02-13-2015, 10:10 PM
New steering gear installed today--life is good again
The Beast tracks straight down the road. It even passed the "Knee" test. I may
have to adjust it just a tad as it is almost too easy to steer. When I was first driving, I was over correcting for about a mile like crazy thinking subconciously about the old gear. After a mile it hit me that I don't have to do that crap anymore!!Anyway that seems to have been a big part of my problem.
The Beast tracks straight down the road. It even passed the "Knee" test. I may
have to adjust it just a tad as it is almost too easy to steer. When I was first driving, I was over correcting for about a mile like crazy thinking subconciously about the old gear. After a mile it hit me that I don't have to do that crap anymore!!Anyway that seems to have been a big part of my problem.
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02-16-2015, 07:49 AM
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#45
02-16-2015, 03:44 PM
My X is under an extended warranty so it would be a Ford Part--I assume since the dealer did it. Those guys know how to tighten a bolt! I went to loosen the lock nut so I could increase the drag just a hair,,jeez I could not move the sucker. I'll have to think on that a while. If I was buying the gear out of pocket, I would have spent the extra funds for the redhead.
At the moment-their parts seems to be doing well. If it screws up, I figure I can let the dealer and the warranty company duke it out.
At the moment-their parts seems to be doing well. If it screws up, I figure I can let the dealer and the warranty company duke it out.
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