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Guys! just wanted to ask if there was anything that can be done to improve the turning circle on our Trucks? ie steering upgrades or adjustments?.....I have a standard power steering unit on there, 4 turns lock to lock.
Do your wheels stick out any further on full lock than mine? ![]()
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Re: Steering question
smaller diameter front tires give better turning radius
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Re: Steering question
That makes sense cd, but it's not like they are hitting the inner fenders on full lock or rubbing anywhere for that matter. Can anyone take a look at their wheels on full lock and let me know if mine look about the same?
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Re: Steering question
I turned the wheels out to full left as your picture and could not see any difference. I am not sure if the comparison is definitive. Do the stops come into contact when the wheels are fully turned?
My only other thought is to check the drag link to make sure that is installed correctly. Jim
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Re: Steering question
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![]() But an even bigger problem has come to light I spotted a crack in the frame where the steering box bolts on, had my wife turn the wheel to see what was going on under there an it looks like it's about ready to tear loose. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Steering question
Once I strip everything off, will just welding the cracks be strong enough or should I have a piece of metal welded to the inside of the frame to support it ?
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Re: Steering question
holy mackerel, its moving a lot. better get it fixed asap. i would back it up with a plate inside. whew, good thing you caught that!!!
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Re: Steering question
Yikes!!! x2 on the plate.
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Re: Steering question
Thanks guys....This has now become my priority job, gonna start stripping it down tomorrow to get a better look.
Any thoughts on why my bump stops don't touch on full lock? can I adjust something?
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Re: Steering question
I think they will when you get the frame fixed. The frame was flexing too much.
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Re: Steering question
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Re: Steering question
Holly Crap, I think I am going to go look at my Sons trucks now that Ive seen that. WOW.
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Re: Steering question
Some of the 4x4's came out with a reenforcement that fits inside the frame. If you can locate one and install it along with welding your frame you will be good to go.
Jim PS: I have not seen a truck frame that was cracked up that much! Good thing that you started looking at your problem.
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Re: Steering question
That scared the pi$$ out of me. Off to check my frame.
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Re: Steering question
CRAP -O, thats crazy, good thing you thought to ask this ? or you might not have caught it in time
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