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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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Question Front end woes

1999 f350 psd 4x4 crew cab lwb experiencing front end problems.
When I go to steer the truck there is a hesitation and then the truck turns. It seems I am having to overcompensate and then it catches. It is kind of like a roll. I noticed that one of the sway bar bushings was missing, so I replaced. Still have the problem. It just isnt tight like my f250 is. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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Parts wear out. get under there and have someone rock the wheel and look at all the linkages for wear, slop..none allowed.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Put the tire up against a curb and turned the wheel in both directions. Everything seemed visably tight.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 08:38 AM
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I have a 96 F250 4x4 PSD and had the same experience - my truck seemed to have the hesitation when turning and also seemed very sloppy while driving. Turned out it was the ball joints. While they replaced the ball joints I had them replace U-joints as well, unfortunately, I think I got some bad U-joints. Now whenever I have my front hubs locked in, I hear a loud roaring sound at around 45mph. especially when my hubs are locked but my 4 wheel drive is NOT engaged. just a thought.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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So don't do it...
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 08:52 AM
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Thanks,

Just don't want to take it in and get ripped off at the "stealer"
 
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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Been a mechanic for 30 years. Get under there and look with someone rocking the wheel its the only way. Not gonna steer you wrong..get it steer Hehehe
 
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