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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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89 f150 4.9 I noticed that when i was in reverse going up a hill it felt like the front tire was wobbling, clunking, or something, it was not rolling right, it felt like it was egg shaped not round. not good! any ideas? it was not in 4 and it was not locked. thanks guys
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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have you checked your wheel bearings/lug nuts?!?!?!??! your damn tire is gonna fall off! lol
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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how is it in forward. going down hill (lol) does it wobble in forward also..
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 02:19 AM
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no it does not do it at all going forward, plus it only seemed to do it go up a hill in reverse. but not just reverse on the flat...
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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check the frame where the TTB mounts up, theyre bad about cracking on the mounts in the front crossmember, happened to my truck got so bad if you were backin up a long ways after about 50 ft the front tire just locked up
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Also make sure your alignment is in check. My truck would do that exact thing and damn near ****** the steering wheel from my hands.
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