F250 Poor Left Turn Ability
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F250 Poor Left Turn Ability
My (new to me) '89 F250 4x4 seems to be hindered while turning to the left. The difference between turning left and to the right is significantly different.
There doesn't seem to be any visually damaged parts. I have looked at the "stopper" bolts on the knuckle and they seem to match. The steering box doesn't seem to make noise or bind up any. The suspension is unmodified from the factory.
Thanks to everyone for advice on my previous posts.
There doesn't seem to be any visually damaged parts. I have looked at the "stopper" bolts on the knuckle and they seem to match. The steering box doesn't seem to make noise or bind up any. The suspension is unmodified from the factory.
Thanks to everyone for advice on my previous posts.
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To clarify my left turn problem.....there seems to be something stopping the truck from being able to turn hard left only and it occurs when I am moving or stationary. Nothing seems to be binding or hard to turn but just stops at a certain point when making a hard left turn.
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Im just throwing this out there but, dont you do alignments when you get balljoints done?
If so, is it possible to actually incorrectly adjust the tie rods to a point where you can turn farther one way than the other? Some people do stupid stuff... just check it out by looking at the tie rods where the adjuster is. I mean, im not saying this is the problem, just the only guess I have after suspension work.
Just my guess.
If so, is it possible to actually incorrectly adjust the tie rods to a point where you can turn farther one way than the other? Some people do stupid stuff... just check it out by looking at the tie rods where the adjuster is. I mean, im not saying this is the problem, just the only guess I have after suspension work.
Just my guess.
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Thanks for the input Volvo. The tie rod adjustment is a good idea. I replaced the balljoints myself and have a professional alignment appointment this week.
The turkey who owned this truck before me could have done almost anything to the truck (including the awful paint job
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The turkey who owned this truck before me could have done almost anything to the truck (including the awful paint job
).
