Have a 05 f150 with 6" lift and 35" tires and am having problems with it wondering when I hit dips or bumps in the road at higher speeds. I was thinking about getting a steering stabilizer but my research shows it would probably just cover the real problem up and they are set up for solid axle vehicles. When I first bought the truck ( about a year ago ) I had to put new upper control arms and tie rods on. I have had this problem the whole time I have had the truck and feels unsafe sometimes. I also hear the tires making a lot of noise like they are not staying flat on the road. Could this be my struts? I had to replace the back shocks when I got the truck and the fronts look like they could be nearing the end of their life. Can anyone with input please help.
Thanks

 

Did you get a proper alignment done? If so, maybe it's time to get another one with the read outs for you. I know it doesn't take much for steering to get squirrely when it's out of alignment. Are the wheels offset a lot or close to factory spacing? this could also make your steering a little goofy. Also check you steering components for excessive wear/play. If it's not tight, it's not right. Lol.

 

Amen brother!

 

I will check the alignment. But it has done it since the original work / alignment was done. The wheels do have an offset to them but I'm not sure how much, I will try to find that out too. Thanks

 

I just got the wheels rebalanced and realigned and it still wonders at high speeds when hitting a dip in the road. Any other thoughts? I'm wondering if it could be the front struts?

 

Do you have excessive bounce when you go over a bump at slow speed or is it normal? If excessive, the struts could be a possibility. As said before, check all of your steering components for play. Since the alignment is done, it could be part of your steering. Check the wheel bearings, upper and lower ball joints, pitman arm. Also check the steering shaft for any play. If you have a spare set of rims and tires to use, put them on to see if anything changes.

 

No excessive bounce and everything seems tight. I do not have any other wheels tho

 

Do you have any vibration while your driving? Not tread vibration, but different.

 

Might want to check your sway bar links for any play. Mine went out and I had a very similar thing happen to me.

 

A little, but they said they were having a hard time putting enough weight in the proper spots during tire balance so it's probably from that