New to F150 4WD need help and advice
10-01-2014, 02:41 PM
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New to F150 4WD need help and advice
On a whim I purchased a 1978 F150 4WD. The engine runs fine and it needs some cosmetic lens. When I drive the truck and reach 30+ mph the steering wheel turns crazy and the front wheels dance on the road. What could it be and is it worth fixing?
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10-01-2014, 10:31 PM
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Renney
Hello Deereford. I was just here to the site for a problem of my mine and read this post. It dos'nt sound like you drove the truck before you bought it. Second, is it worth fixing to who? You are the only one that has an answer. Hope you have more luck than I..... Renney
10-06-2014, 11:45 PM
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Front Wheels Shaking
Its very hard to diagnose an issue with such a small amount of information, but the advice to have it looked at right away is VERY good advice.
A bad shake could be a minor issue, like a very out of balance tire. Larger tires are subject to worse shaking and harmonics can multiply at a certain speed and make the problem seem much worse.
It could also be a more serious problem like a loose or bent component.
Good luck.
A bad shake could be a minor issue, like a very out of balance tire. Larger tires are subject to worse shaking and harmonics can multiply at a certain speed and make the problem seem much worse.
It could also be a more serious problem like a loose or bent component.
Good luck.
10-07-2014, 12:30 AM
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I say no it's not worth it to fix it. So you should bring it to the Wichita, KS area and sell it to me for what you bought it for. See, problem solved. Lol.
On a serious note, some of these trucks were well known to have "waspy" steering. Just normal wear and tear. You should definately take it to an alignment shop as posted above to check the steering components. Also check the tires and possibly have them rebalanced. You can also tighten the steering box a little bit. It won't be like a new truck, but should take some of the play out of the steering. That's if it hasn't been done a hundred times before. Please post more of the symptoms that you have.
On a serious note, some of these trucks were well known to have "waspy" steering. Just normal wear and tear. You should definately take it to an alignment shop as posted above to check the steering components. Also check the tires and possibly have them rebalanced. You can also tighten the steering box a little bit. It won't be like a new truck, but should take some of the play out of the steering. That's if it hasn't been done a hundred times before. Please post more of the symptoms that you have.
10-15-2014, 04:36 PM
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I'm a little late to this party, but here are my thoughts.....#1 would be loose wheel bearings. #2 would be worn out c-bushings, especially if it has a lift. #3 would be steering components like tie rods or end links. I had a '79 bronco that acted this way. I put on a suspension lift and new c bushings and the problem went away completely.
10-15-2014, 04:42 PM
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Have you figured the problem out yet? Any updates?