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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Sounds like you need a new mechanic...
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by harley9703
Sounds like you need a new mechanic...
Yes and yes..
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 10:32 AM
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Here I just googled and screen shot the problem.

Figured others in this thread need the info as well.

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They are on Fleabay too for pretty cheap.

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I had the same horrific, enbarrasing problem with a $30k truck with 50k miles. I had dropped it and screwed with the suspension, so gremlins showed their face quicker.

Hope this helps
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 10:37 AM
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I have never seen those before. Very nice.
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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I have never seen those before. Very nice.


Didn't figure you had with the answer you gave. You're one of the ones I was talking about. They're cheap like $25 on eBay. Your truck will stay in line and not Pop in and out of Alignment on you.

I want to say it had something to do with the assembly line at ford (that could be completely wrong too) but I feel that's why they are like that.
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by harley9703
Didn't figure you had with the answer you gave. You're one of the ones I was talking about. They're cheap like $25 on eBay. Your truck will stay in line and not Pop in and out of Alignment on you.

I want to say it had something to do with the assembly line at ford (that could be completely wrong too) but I feel that's why they are like that.
Well thank you for posting it up. Ill have to put some on my old black truck.
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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So, is this just a 2wd problem ?
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
So, is this just a 2wd problem ?
No

It's a... If you mess with your suspension, up or down, it's more likely to happen quicker, type of problem.
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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It's most natorious for showing its ugly face, when you're backing up and turning the wheel sharp.
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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 05:28 PM
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Good to know, I'll be going up 4" in the near future. That must sound tiny to you lol.
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