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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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L/R turning radius not equal

I thought this was a little odd. I just noticed it recently, too. My Bronco has a very tight turning radius when making a right turn. When I make a left turn, it turns a like a loaded river ferry. It keeps catching me off guard, and I keep screwing up at parking it.

What could cause this? Bad alignment? Bad tie rod end?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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L/R turning radius not equal

sounds fishy! maybe bent steering arm, maybe it just likes going one way. DW
 
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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L/R turning radius not equal

Have you checked the stops, one may be adjusted different. Its a small bolt toward the front of the lower caliper bolt. They souldnt move out, but you never know
 
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Old Aug 31, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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L/R turning radius not equal

has the pitman arm been removed i know this sounds strange but i had a 79 4x4 and had same problem so i straighten the wheels and checked position of pitman arm it was off 1/4 turn i guess prev owner did it his self and with the steering box shaft having slots cut at equal places he replaced it in wrong slots.. i actaul had tire rub one way and almost no turn the other..hell i got the truck for 800.00 dollars i cant complain..hope im helpful
 
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