front end problems
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front end problems
Ok i have a 2000 ex 7.3 l have problems with front end shakes. Mostly at low speed minor at high speed. i found a bad ball joint on my drag link and changed out the bar and both ball joints. Its gotten better about 20 percent but still a problem. If its a wheel bearing i know to shake wheel at 12 and 6 o clock position with wheel off of the ground. Both front have no play. At 3 and 9 o clock both have a little play is that normal? How to check tie rod ends. I have changed my drivers side hub/wheel bearing assembly about 3 months ago it was scrapeing on the brake dust cover. After fix it was fine.any suggestions or advice well come. I also aired my to tires to max capacity 80 psi today no difference. Frustrated had recent heart problems and facing 54k in medical bills. Dont have money to take to a shop. plz help.
2000 ex limited 7.3 233k miles 4x4
2000 ex limited 7.3 233k miles 4x4
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Im not one who has had that problem. Mine was a wanderer. There are some youtube videos on rebuilding the front end--or figuring out what is wrong. I know there have been alignment issues with improper caster and camber settings. I would lower the air pressure to the 50 front 55 rear (assuming stock) Ball joints are usually front end shakers. I assume you did upper and lower on both sides-probably a dumb question. 4WD you might have a bad u joint or out of balance drive shaft. There is a video about wheel wobble on f 250 on youtube you might want to check out Good luck. Someone very knowledgable will be along to correctly diagnose your problem
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Have someone aggressively work the steering wheel back and forth while you watch all the joints. It's usually pretty obvious. if one is bad. If you have a 4X4 the u-joints could be seized up. They still move when you steer in 2wd. The ball joints could be bad. Use a prybar between the pieces the joint connects to see if you can get them to seperate.
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