For those who have installed the new steering components

For those who have installed the new steering components

09-02-2009, 12:17 AM

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Southbound

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For those who have installed the new steering components

TDR Brethren-

Man I got a crazy one for you guys. So I just had all four of my ball joints replaced (Moog) and had the new steering system (tie-rods / drag link / pitman arm) put on while in the shop. Now that I have the truck home I must say the steering is TEN times worse than when I took it in. Note: My steering box was replaced about 10k miles ago. Also Note: I have the BD stabilizer as well but I have not re-installed it since I got the truck back from the shop. Now I am a big believer in the BD bracket but I know for certain that it would not help my issues I am experiencing now. Its as if I am fighting the truck to keep it in my lane.........like it is wondering from side to side. Its like driving a bus that has truck loads of play in the steering wheel. Make sense??

For those of you who have made the upgrade.......any ideas?? I am totally clueless.

Thanks in advance for your time!

Southbound

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