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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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i just recently took my '01 Ranger XLT offroad, and now the steering wheel violently wobbles (left to right) past about 40 mph. does any one know what might have happened? i can give more details if needed.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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front-end shake

Were you in mud? Check for dried mud in your front wheels. Could be out of balance. Also look for any damage to tie rods, center link, control arms, etc.
Did anything else happen off road? Anything go crunch?
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Old Jul 1, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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i was in mud... it just finshed raining here in laredo. i didnt hear anything go crunch. ill take the truck down to the shop and get them to align the tires after i clear all the mud out.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 11:53 AM
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front-end shake

Violent shake? How did you fix it????

Same problem here.

 
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Old Aug 28, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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