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May 9, 2017 | 12:12 AM

1911fan

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Steering issue

Its not death wobble. I have an oscillation in the steering wheel at speed in a turn. Feels like the pump is trying to straighten the wheel then gives up then trys again then gives up etc etc..... The oscillation is slow so its not like the wheel is shaking or about to fall off. The faster you go the more pronounced it is the tighter the turn the more pronounced it is. Doesnt matter left or right. Seems like its there at any speed but just gets worse the faster you go.

May 9, 2017 | 05:09 AM

senix

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I think you have a F250 with vacumn brakes.

Check to see if you are loosing vacumn.

could also be a tire that needs balancing. You could rotate your tires and see if it goes away.

May 9, 2017 | 09:38 AM

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Hubs are locked?

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May 9, 2017 | 02:10 PM

1911fan

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Hubs are in auto. The 4wd works but i havnt jacked the truck up to see if they are stuck. I believe if you loose the vacuum booster it just becomes more difficult to steer and mine steers easy like the old gm cars from the 60s.

May 9, 2017 | 08:31 PM

cangim

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With transfer case unlocked you should be able to manually turn the fron drive shaft, no need to jack up. Should be able to see both u joints spin at the knuckles

May 10, 2017 | 02:51 AM

1911fan

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Checked front drive shaft and axle shafts all rotate free

May 10, 2017 | 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1911fan

My guess would be the steering box and/or linkage. The resistance you get when you turn indicates loose mounting bolts or worn linkage ball connections. If your tires don't bounce when you are driving straight, it isn't a balance problem.