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Steering pull theory

07-14-2000, 01:44 AM

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Steering pull theory

So it seems most of us have had problems with steering pull, mostly to the right side. With me, the steering wheel would jerk a little to the right side when hitting a bump, etc.

I happen to have Rancho 9000s up front, and on a lark, set them to their most firm setting - 5 from a setting of 3. My steering immediately improved.

The only difference between the right front and left front side of my truck, as far as I can tell, is the springs. Left is an 046, right is an 039.

Could our right hand pull really be due to the fact that the right hand spring is not firm enough? Since the 039 is less firm than the 046, it would take a longer period of time to rebound back, and thus cause a right-hand lean in the truck. This is all just speculation.

I wonder if the folks with the plow kit (048/047?) experience the dreaded right hand pull?

Again, just speculating....

Craig

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