Steering advice - 2.5" lift with 35's
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Find an alignment shop that does free/cheap checks and post the numbers. (don't pay for an alignment, just get the printout).
Stuck to the top of the writeups area is a nice Deathwobble diagnosis written by Planman. It wouldn't hurt to read through it and maybe check the joints and torque.
As previously noted, low caster can causes the flighty steering. Verify what is actually installed before buying new parts, it could be that you have cams and they slipped, or adjustable arms that are not set correctly.
For the bumpsteer, having the trackbar and draglink too far off from parallel to each other is a common cause. Check for a front trackbar bracket and/or drop pitman arm. You might also take a picture of the front end that shows both ends of both of those bars, then draw a line between the mounting holes in Paint or an editor. Easy way to see what's going on there.
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Simple milepost check...
Your tire inflation may be way too much.
Often, Tire Shops way over inflate w/their installs.
Try reducing your psi to gain more steering stability.
Again, very simple and free to check.
Your tire inflation may be way too much.
Often, Tire Shops way over inflate w/their installs.
Try reducing your psi to gain more steering stability.
Again, very simple and free to check.
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So luckily I have a 4wheelparts.com local shop near work. Took her in to get an opinion and they found that the sway bar end links were loose and that my drag link end needs to be replaced. I guess that bushing had wear. I also upgraded the steering stabilizer to a Rancho since the stocker looked kind of worn. It was cheap regardless and will look good.
I will check the tire pressure when I get home. How much percent off the max do I run typically?
I will check the tire pressure when I get home. How much percent off the max do I run typically?
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So luckily I have a 4wheelparts.com local shop near work. Took her in to get an opinion and they found that the sway bar end links were loose and that my drag link end needs to be replaced. I guess that bushing had wear. I also upgraded the steering stabilizer to a Rancho since the stocker looked kind of worn. It was cheap regardless and will look good. I will check the tire pressure when I get home. How much percent off the max do I run typically?