Bad Steering Bump
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8th Gear
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From: River Ridge, LA
Bad Steering Bump
I installed a 2" coil spring lift and P265 70 R16 tires. Originally had P235's. Now when hitting bumps, I have bad "steering bump" at all speeds.
What needs to be done? Will a steering stabilizer solve this?
Thanks,
Jeff
What needs to be done? Will a steering stabilizer solve this?
Thanks,
Jeff
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
A steering stabilizer(or two) will help. Did you retain the stabilizer bars for the front and rear and install longer and beefier end links and bushings? If you removed these, you'll notice some odd steering characteristics as well.
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8th Gear
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I had retained the front stabilizer bars but did not go with longer and beefier end links and bushings. I didn't think it mattered since the front sway bar is not under tension at the u bushings where it mounts to the frame. The rear axle does not have a stab bar.
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try an alignment...make sure the shop knows how to do it on a lifted truck...
Mark
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01 F150 Supercab Flareside XLT 4x2 5.4L Auto
Deep Wedgewood Metallic and Silver L/S 3.55
Fabtech Lift 285/75/R16 DominatorSport A/T's
Mark
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01 F150 Supercab Flareside XLT 4x2 5.4L Auto
Deep Wedgewood Metallic and Silver L/S 3.55
Fabtech Lift 285/75/R16 DominatorSport A/T's
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba
You did a coil lift, did you also install longer, beefier shocks? The stabilizer bar with beefier end links will likely help as well. It's not under tension until you start hitting bumps or are turning the truck. It's designed to work while in motion only.
