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Apr 24, 2005 | 05:49 PM

foxcougar460

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Front end Help

Hi, I have a 76 F-150 4x4. About a month ago the driver front tire started jumping off of the ground if I went over 50 mph, and has since gotten worse and started doing it at lower speeds. I've replaced shocks, stabilizer shock, wheel bearings, and had the wheels rebalanced. Can anyone here help me out and think of something else it could be. Any help would be appreciated.

Apr 24, 2005 | 07:11 PM

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From: springstead

full time or part time 4x4?

Apr 25, 2005 | 07:48 AM

foxcougar460

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part-time 4x4, 360 motor, 4-speed tranny, 31 inch tires

Apr 25, 2005 | 09:14 AM

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My first guess would be bad tire/rim. Swap that tire with the rear one. See if the jumping moves to the rear.

Marty

Apr 25, 2005 | 02:55 PM

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i've run two sets of tires and wheels and still have the same problems, the first set was some little 15's, then I went up to the 31's on 16's that are on it now

Apr 25, 2005 | 03:16 PM

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Check the ball joints and tie rod ends.

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Apr 25, 2005 | 05:12 PM

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From: springstead

is your front hub engaged. is it unlocked but still turns the front axle shaft. to check this, lift up the front end on that side with a jack and turn the tire and look to notice if the u-joint is turning or not.