Wobble in front end
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Bubba
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Wobble in front end
I have a 04 f150 4x4 lifted 6 inches with 37s, Ive read a few forums on the wobble but none of them really ever come back with a solution. I used the parking brake right before it started but no one has any information on how to fix it. If someone could lead me in the right direction to fix the problem that'd be great. Every time I hit a bump in the road the truck starts to bounce and stops when I hit the brakes. Its no where near as crazy as the wobble my jeep had but its still not the funnest thing in the world. Everything is tight, I work out of this truck so I need it fixed ASAP.
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I had the same problem.
Finally found the issue. The wheels I had, XD Addicts, required TPS sensors. They were held on with steel bands. Several of the bands had loosened up.
Every time I stopped, the internal TPS sensor was in a different place compared to the wheels weights.
Do your wheels have banded TPS sensors?
Good Luck!
Finally found the issue. The wheels I had, XD Addicts, required TPS sensors. They were held on with steel bands. Several of the bands had loosened up.
Every time I stopped, the internal TPS sensor was in a different place compared to the wheels weights.
Do your wheels have banded TPS sensors?
Good Luck!
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I was a crack front end guy years ago...
Obviously your setup causes a lot more stress on front end components. The wobble (oscillation) starts when you disrupt preload and generally indicates a worn out part in your steering. Applying brakes reloads the steering components and eliminates play in the system.
First task is have your tie rod ends, rack & pinion unit and all mounting points checked for excessive wear or looseness. If everything checks OK you should look at some type of steering dampener setup to keep it under control.
Obviously your setup causes a lot more stress on front end components. The wobble (oscillation) starts when you disrupt preload and generally indicates a worn out part in your steering. Applying brakes reloads the steering components and eliminates play in the system.
First task is have your tie rod ends, rack & pinion unit and all mounting points checked for excessive wear or looseness. If everything checks OK you should look at some type of steering dampener setup to keep it under control.
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I have a 04 f150 4x4 lifted 6 inches with 37s, Ive read a few forums on the wobble but none of them really ever come back with a solution. I used the parking brake right before it started but no one has any information on how to fix it. If someone could lead me in the right direction to fix the problem that'd be great. Every time I hit a bump in the road the truck starts to bounce and stops when I hit the brakes. Its no where near as crazy as the wobble my jeep had but its still not the funnest thing in the world. Everything is tight, I work out of this truck so I need it fixed ASAP.
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Bubba
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I was a crack front end guy years ago...
Obviously your setup causes a lot more stress on front end components. The wobble (oscillation) starts when you disrupt preload and generally indicates a worn out part in your steering. Applying brakes reloads the steering components and eliminates play in the system.
First task is have your tie rod ends, rack & pinion unit and all mounting points checked for excessive wear or looseness. If everything checks OK you should look at some type of steering dampener setup to keep it under control.
Obviously your setup causes a lot more stress on front end components. The wobble (oscillation) starts when you disrupt preload and generally indicates a worn out part in your steering. Applying brakes reloads the steering components and eliminates play in the system.
First task is have your tie rod ends, rack & pinion unit and all mounting points checked for excessive wear or looseness. If everything checks OK you should look at some type of steering dampener setup to keep it under control.
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Bubba
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really depends on if you have fander flares and all kinds of other things. They'll fit easily if you dont have flares, you got offset between -55 and -11 and trim the plastic on the bottom of the bumper
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Bubba
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I had the same problem.
Finally found the issue. The wheels I had, XD Addicts, required TPS sensors. They were held on with steel bands. Several of the bands had loosened up.
Every time I stopped, the internal TPS sensor was in a different place compared to the wheels weights.
Do your wheels have banded TPS sensors?
Good Luck!
Finally found the issue. The wheels I had, XD Addicts, required TPS sensors. They were held on with steel bands. Several of the bands had loosened up.
Every time I stopped, the internal TPS sensor was in a different place compared to the wheels weights.
Do your wheels have banded TPS sensors?
Good Luck!
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I had the same problem.
Finally found the issue. The wheels I had, XD Addicts, required TPS sensors. They were held on with steel bands. Several of the bands had loosened up.
Every time I stopped, the internal TPS sensor was in a different place compared to the wheels weights.
Do your wheels have banded TPS sensors?
Good Luck!
Finally found the issue. The wheels I had, XD Addicts, required TPS sensors. They were held on with steel bands. Several of the bands had loosened up.
Every time I stopped, the internal TPS sensor was in a different place compared to the wheels weights.
Do your wheels have banded TPS sensors?
Good Luck!
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