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07-30-2010, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portales, NM
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Sensitive steering. Need help
Has anyone ever had the issue of real sensitive steering. When I'm driving say 30 mph or faster, and I hit a rut or as we have here, miles of ruts, my truck will easily pull to one side. The dangerous part is that my steering is so "touchy" that when i try to correct it, it will sling shot me back to the other side. I've change the power steering box once and it stayed the same. Any suggestions? I have 18 in wheels, disc brakes up front and lowering springs.
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07-30-2010, 11:42 AM
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Re: Sensitive steering. Need help
I would say that you have an alignment issue. Probably not enough caster in the first place and likely some toe-out to make it worse.
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07-30-2010, 03:27 PM
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Location: apple valley, ca
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Re: Sensitive steering. Need help
It sounds like your caster is way off. Little or no caster will exhibit symptoms very close to what you're seeing. I like a lot of caster because it makes the vehicle track down the road better and you're not constantly trying to bring it back on center all the time.
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07-30-2010, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Portales, NM
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Re: Sensitive steering. Need help
Hate to sound ignorant, but what exactly is Caster and how do i correct it?
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07-30-2010, 03:36 PM
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Location: Houston, Texas
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Re: Sensitive steering. Need help
unless you have an alignment rack, you cannot correct it. You will have to take it and get your truck aligned by someone.
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08-01-2010, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: blanchard, ok
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Re: Sensitive steering. Need help
I agree that its alignment. Mine was fine before i cut the springs, now it follows the road everywhere and especially patch jobs. My problem is I now have negative camber (tires are pointing inward). Look at your tires and see if they're tilted in or see if the tread is worn down on the inside.
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