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May 19, 2017 | 09:02 PM

Justfishin

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I have a 1997 F250 7.3 SD with 268000 miles on it. I am experiencing some lifting in the front and floating when I have my trailer attached. It has not done this before. Any help appreciated.

Also its a short bed and I would like to improve the ride. I guess decrease the roughness when driving. What can I do?

Thanks in advance.

May 19, 2017 | 09:10 PM

z31freakify

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Is it 4X4 or 2wd? I'm assuming lifting mean it sways correct? Check all your steering components for loose or worn out tie rods

May 19, 2017 | 09:31 PM

Justfishin

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6 spd, 4X4 warn hubs, Tie rods seem to be ok. Had an issue with the center link and its been replaced. Brother thinks its leaf springs in rear or shocks.

May 19, 2017 | 09:41 PM

z31freakify

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Do you have a rear sway bar? If so check the bushings and the end links.

May 19, 2017 | 10:09 PM

Justfishin

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Will check.

What about the axle swap I hear and been reading about. Will this do anything for the ride?

May 20, 2017 | 07:24 AM

Shawn MacAnanny

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By floating so you mean in the steering? These steering boxes aren't great and wear out causing that. Less front end weight can amplify the feeling. Also a loose pitman arm nut can feel the same.

May 20, 2017 | 06:14 PM

Justfishin

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Yes the steering.Will check that out also. Thanks

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May 23, 2017 | 08:41 PM

knottyrope

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Originally Posted by Shawn MacAnanny

By floating so you mean in the steering? These steering boxes aren't great and wear out causing that. Less front end weight can amplify the feeling. Also a loose pitman arm nut can feel the same.

thought my steering was getting a little loose. Pitman nut was a bit loose. Got a half turn in it and look forward to my morning commute. Reps sent

May 26, 2017 | 06:20 AM

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there may very well be nothing wrong with the truck, and the problem may actually be as simple as weight distribution in the trailer has changed and too much weight is in the front of the trailer lifting the front end of the truck