89 f150 steering problem
I have a 89 f150 4x4 truck has factory suspension, no lift.
I have been having problems with the steering. On any road but worse on the interstate the truck will try to lose control will try to follow any rut you cannot go any faster than 50 or you will lose control of the truck. Did better when you had a trailer on the back but now is acting the same with or without the trailer. The truck feels like driving on ice all the time History on the truck My brother owned it and used it for conduit placement was all the time off-road until he blew the motor then I got the truck replaced the motor and changed the 4 speed to the 5 speed and drove the truck for a year before the steering problems started . When I replaced the worn out ball joints the steering got much worse. My dad used the truck one day and a block away I get a call he said to come get my death trap. None of the parts have helped so far and don’t want to throw parts at it. The things I have replaced recently Both tie rods Steering pump Power steering lines Power steering cooler lines Steering gear Front calipers and pads Front roters Front bearings Changed auto hubs to manual Master cylinder Front sway bar bushings Rear sway bar bushings Upper and lower ball joints Front duel shock and rear Shocks Front upper and lower balljoints Radius arm bushings Axle pivot bushings New rims and tires (stock size) a friend also has a 94 ford econoline 150 that is doing the same front and rear drive line changed has been aligned twice didnt trust the first place i took it to thanks for any help |
Originally Posted by coltabsh
(Post 4455302)
...don’t want to throw parts at it.
Originally Posted by coltabsh
(Post 4455302)
has been aligned twice
Your only real option is to take it to a good alignment shop, even if that means the dealership. But most name-brand tire stores have good alignment machines & technicians, so check around. Ask friends/neighbors/coworkers if they can recommend a good shop. There are a LOT of things that can affect alignment & result in the symptom you described, including (but not limited to): wheel bearings lug nuts tire age/damage tire pressure tire size rim backspacing front suspension wear/damage/installation steering linkage wear/damage/installation rear suspension wear/damage/installation frame wear/damage body mounts steering column steering box ... Read this caption: https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/...rontwheels.jpg |
Originally Posted by Steve83
(Post 4456142)
It's a little late for that, don't you think? ;)Take it back & complain. The first step in an alignment is to inspect the vehicle for worn/damaged/missing parts that will prevent it from being properly aligned. If they failed to do that, it's their fault. They need to either fix it right (no more $$$) or refund 100% of what you paid them for the alignment they failed to perform to standard.
Your only real option is to take it to a good alignment shop, even if that means the dealership. But most name-brand tire stores have good alignment machines & technicians, so check around. Ask friends/neighbors/coworkers if they can recommend a good shop. There are a LOT of things that can affect alignment & result in the symptom you described, including (but not limited to): wheel bearings lug nuts tire age/damage tire pressure tire size rim backspacing front suspension wear/damage/installation steering linkage wear/damage/installation rear suspension wear/damage/installation frame wear/damage body mounts steering column steering box ... Read this caption: https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/...rontwheels.jpg if after a real alignment your still not satisfied then you could put some steering stabilizers on it but all that will do is mask the problem till your in a ditch or somethin |
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