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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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After my spacer install I have jitter!

So I installed my 2.5" spacers about 2000 miles ago and noticed afterwards I get wheel shake. I was told this a issue with the bumpsteer? I recently wrecked my truck and have a opportunity to put total chaos UCA's on my truck. Will this fix this problem? With my stock tires it is less noticeable but with my 34" tires it is much more pronounced. Any comments? Total Chaos still the only UCA around? I want to use my stock struts and spacers with the kit . From what I read this should be ok.


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Ralph
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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good question, i don't have the steering wheel shake but the whole truck shakes. did this around 65 then i rotated and balanced and it still does it . . . not as bad but it's still there
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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I have the same problem with my truck and the leveling kit....rotated, balanced, aligned and still have it. Must have a tire out of round?
306stang...your truck is sweeeet. What kind of lift you have on that? Looks to be like a pro comp? Do you have the spacer or coil over kit? Sorry for hyjacking...couldnt send u a pm
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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Anyone have any recommendations for aftermarket tie rod ends?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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I don't have these on my truck but this is what I’m planning on getting

http://ncdcustoms.com/

They have any size you want. Customer service however needs
 
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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i have the steering shake as will. put my on in oct. 2004. this past summer had to replace both lower control arms, tie rod end. it already shakes again.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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My truck drove as smooth as silk before the 2" AS spacer as it did afterwards, and was still smooth as silk even after I took them off. No shakes ever. I'm curious as to what is behind the shaking you guys are experiencing.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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You got an alignment right?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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as with stealth, my truck rides as smooth as glass- 2.5" AS non-offset version. i re-align every 6 mos to keep my tires wearing even...toe is in constant change...
 
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