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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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expedition 1998 help

i just but a expedition 4x4 1998 5.4L with air suspention i love that truck ,but after a complete weel alignement and changing part of the front suspention,I can't keep the truck in a strait line and if I move the stering weel just a little bit
it affect the truck alot it's scary somebody can help me please I BUT THAT TRUCK FOR TOWING MY BOAT NOT TU USED MY NERVES.

SOMEBODY TALK TO ME ABOUT A STERING STABLIZERS IF THAT CAN FIX THE BROBLEM TELL ME S.V.P.


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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 09:16 PM
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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MY '98 XLT 4X4 came with Goodyear Wrangler RTS's and it wandered all over the road. Thought it was normal for a truck since this was my first truck. When they wore out I replaced them with Michelin Crossterrains. Tracks perfectly straight. Never had the truck aligned nor tires rotated. Have 58,000 miles on these tires and they all are worn evenly.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Isn't steering wheel play adjusted in front end alignment?
 
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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The steering box actually has some adjustment also.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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This has been a much discussed and debated topic over the years. Ford designed the steering more for comfort rather than for feel or for performance. I didn't like the feel of my steering, so I added a steering stabilizer and new shocks. Now I couldn't be happier. You can also change the feel with variations in tire pressures.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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thanks JIM what kind of chock and stabilizer do you use i want my truck feel solid and stable as possible.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 05:35 PM
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Were the tires rotated during this service? Check the air pressure in all 4 tires, correct to the factory-recommended spec found on the driver's door sticker and re-evaluate. Expys don't like high front tire pressure. It's one type of animal at 30 PSI front, a completely different creature at 35 PSI front.
 
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