Light steering after leveling kit
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Light steering after leveling kit
I have a 2020 Ford F-350 srw and installed a 2.5 readylift leveling kit with carli 2 degree caster bushing and now my steering lighter turning left and normal to heavier turning right. I don’t have adaptive steering but do have the electric hydraulic assist. Is there something in the steering that can be recalibrated and is anyone having this problem. I didn’t have this issue when it was stock.
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I have always been told to get the front end aligned after doing any front end work like leveling. A front end inspection that goes with an alignment will be able to tell you if something is not right
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I have read the track bar relocation bracket will increase bump steer and make the steering feel lighter. I had a 2.5 kit on my 19 with the relocation bracket and i can tell you that bump steer was a lot, and the steering felt extremely light. My 22 I used a 1.5" kit and an adjustable track bar, my 22 drives exactly how it did when i brought it home from the dealer.
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I had the track bar relocation bracket but offset my axle to far to the passenger side so I bought the adjustable track bar and now it’s perfect. It can’t be lack of caster since it’s has the 2degree caster bushings and it’s only light steering turning to the left only.
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Have you had it on an alignment rack since you did all the work?
Can the caster bushings rotate or do they only install one way?
Can the caster bushings rotate or do they only install one way?
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I have read the track bar relocation bracket will increase bump steer and make the steering feel lighter. I had a 2.5 kit on my 19 with the relocation bracket and i can tell you that bump steer was a lot, and the steering felt extremely light. My 22 I used a 1.5" kit and an adjustable track bar, my 22 drives exactly how it did when i brought it home from the dealer.
I had the track bar relocation bracket but offset my axle to far to the passenger side so I bought the adjustable track bar and now it’s perfect. It can’t be lack of caster since it’s has the 2degree caster bushings and it’s only light steering turning to the left only.
So what's the alignment numbers? Some bushings have a hex head on the top so it is possible. You might have some camber on one side vs the other. Steering angle sensor would have nothing to do with it, its just a sensor...
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It had the readylift track bar bracket but since it offest the axle to far to the passenger side its been taken off factory one was put back on now has adjustable track bar and I dont have an issue with bump steer. The computer has to communicate with the steering If i make a fast right hand corner the steering gets firmer and if i make a fast left hand corner not as firm, If im at a complete stop and turn either right or left no difference in feel.
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