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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Blown shock

Newbie here.

Ive got an 02 f350 with a Donahoe Racing dual stearing stabilizer that was pulling hard to the right so I took it in for an allignment.

Firestone says I need Balljoints. Th lower right was very loose.

Took it to another, more trusted shop and they say the allignment is cool and balljoints are fine but one of my stabilizer shocks is blown causing it to pull.

Could this be right?

The stabilizer shocks only have about 10,000 miles on them.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Well, they are charged and oppose eachother so if one blows it will push to the side. You can check this by taking the shocks off the stabilizer and driving it to see if it still pulls.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Worn ball joints is also a common problem, but I don't trust Firestone garages. You were wise to get a second opinion.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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yeah pull the stabilziers and see if it still pulls..

if not then u know it was them.. if it does then u prolly got balljoint issues as stated..
 
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Ill disconnect and see if she pulls.
The stabilizer shocks have a lifetime warrantee but the shop I got them from is out of state and Ill have to send them in for replacement.
Can I drive without the stabilizers installed for an extended amount of time?
Will it handle really bad?
 
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