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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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I have 94 f150 5.0 4x4. My truck drives fine on a straight road but when going into curves or rough road it is a handfull to steer. I have to keep working the wheel to get it to go straight. Brand new tires and 4 wheel alingnment. I checked the steering system and everything is tight and no play in tie rod ends at all. Rag joint is also good. I dont know what it could be just want it to steer better.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Have you check steering pump.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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No, it seems fine it is full of fluid and no noises. When i checked the steering i had someone turn the wheel barely and everything was tight as can be and performed well just wanders when going in turns.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Look to see if one tire lags behind the other when direction is changed.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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No lag in tires. They both turn at exact same time no delay at all. This has me puzzled.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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do u have enough oil in gear box all the time ?make sure everything its ok there.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chrkjpn
No lag in tires. They both turn at exact same time no delay at all. This has me puzzled.
Easier to see on pavement.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I havent checked the oil in the gearbox. Im thinking about adjusting the gear box a little but dont wanna mess up the gears. Either that or install steering stabilizer.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Steering stabilizer is just a band-aid.

How are the rest of your bushings? Radius arm, axle pivot, etc?
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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all bushings look good. I need to replace my front rotors soon with new ones. They are worn out. Would that have an effect on the wandering issue?
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