Joshua J. Allan
04-19-2002, 08:09 PM
When ever I am driving on the road at around 40 to 45 mph and the road starts to turn left, as I follow along the road my steering will start to wobble from left to right really bad. It gets to the point where I have to come almost to a complete stop before it stops wobbling. Any one have any ideas? As I have no clue about steering on the TTB suspension.
This seems to me to be a good excuse to get a solid front end:D
ahhh you have death wobble :flipoff2: id check the ball joints , tie rod ends , and caster angle if its lifted . would help to if the tires are ballanced :D
tmillspaw
04-19-2002, 09:40 PM
i have the exact same problem you have, only mine is with turning to the right. i inspected my entire front suspension and found that the spacer on the right radius arm is split in two. with no tension on the radius arm, the front axle is allowed to sway back and forth, causing horrible vibrations. this is a common problem with the f-150, ranger, and explorer because the exhaust is so close to the right radius arm bracket, the heat causes the bushings and spacers to become damaged. it is odd that this is happening on the left, but either way, check the spacer, along with the ball joints and axle pivot bushings. when inspecting the ball joints, jack up the truck and try to move the tire forward and backward, then left and right, but not steering wise. if there is 1/34 of an inch movement (yes that is not much) anywhere on the joints, it is time to replace them. check the axle pivot bearings, and repack them as needed. heavy muddin' or deep water fording can wear down those bearings. i know that the spacers cost about $3 from ford, but dont let the dealership install them. find a mechanic. mine is charging $35 for the install.
hope this helps. it is a bit cheaper than a SAS.