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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Question steering correction problem

Hi, I am new at FTE and I have a problem that I am seeking help with.
I recently lifted my '99 F-350 Diesel 6" and got the alignment all done. After my alignment the truck was pulling to the left and I was told that it was as close as they could get it. I was told to bring the truck back after a couple of weeks to allow the lift conponents to settle so I did. The truck drives straight now the steering will not correct itself back to center after making a left or right turn. The alignment shop did notice the problem when the truck was done but didn't have any idea of what was causing the steering problem.
I hope to hear back with some suggestions on what to check before I spend more money trying out different ideas. Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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I am new at this so I hope not to get lost, I think I can handle it...
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 04:52 AM
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Best guess would be that they changed 1 or both of the camber/caster adjusters (on upper balljoint) and over tightened the nut.See it all the time.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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Or your ball joints are going bad ,They sometimes stiffen up before they get loose.
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