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I need some help here. After the new springs and all new linkage up front im getting a shaky steering wheel when I hit bumps. I had it aligned today and it didnt do it before all the work. At least not as much. Is this something a steering stabilizer is used for?
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Originally Posted by F0rdF0rever
I need some help here. After the new springs and all new linkage up front im getting a shaky steering wheel when I hit bumps. I had it aligned today and it didnt do it before all the work. At least not as much. Is this something a steering stabilizer is used for?
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Im still have the shaky steering wheel problem. The stabilizer didnt stop it. Something is wrong. All the tie rods, linkage, and ball joints are new. Is there a torque spec for the castle nuts on the tie rods? Also, could a bad box cause this? Its still under warranty, I might replace and see. Its odd that it didnt do this at all before I replaced all the the linkage and got it aligned.
Any ideas guys?
Steve
Any ideas guys?
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Check the angles of you track bar compared to your drag link. If they aren't nearly the same you either need to drop/raise the trackbar (may also need to build an adjustable trackbar) or you need a longer drop pitman arm.
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Well I got my problem fixed today! What a relief. Turned out to be my drivers side wheel bearings. Both the inner and outer were toast. I blame myself for this one. When I did the ball joints I over tightened the axle nuts. I just cranked them on there. Reading through my manual today I found that the first nut is only supposed to be torqued to 50lbs and then backed off 90'. I had it torqued to 150lbs! Live and learn right?
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