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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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steering issue

Hi All,

Over the last couple days (I will do my best to describe issue) I noticed that when driving and making ***some*** turns, the steering wheel will not return all the way. You can feel tension, and I have to return it to center. I dont hear any grinding, clunking....no noises. Where would you start to look for problems? I was thinking of just replacing the steering stablizer first, as it is original and see if that helps. Any other suggestions welcome...


Ron
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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It can be the stablizer or possiable the steering box. Also not sure if you have 4X4 but if you do it can be axle u-joints or the bolts that hold the wheel hub on could be loose.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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I see by his sig,that is a 4x4 ,and you have a plow.
The extra weight of the plow can cause steering parts to wear at a faster rate.
Start by checking the front balljoints and u-joints for binding.
What do your front tires look like? any scaloping or uneven wear pattern?
Actually any worn steering component can cause this.
Rich
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Don't go buying a new stabilizer, just remove it and test drive it

Otherwise, could be lots of things, keep to get into it like Rich says.
 
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