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DURAMAX_XJ400
12-08-2008, 03:52 AM
so if i hit like a reasonably deep manhole on my drivers side fromt tire,, the sob wobbles like no tomorrow. if i stop it will stop and i can continue driving like nothing ever happened. also ive noticed the last few days that when im stoped and try and turn the wheels there is a clunk like somethin in the steering is binding. dont know if its related,, but i have to be moving for it not to feel like its binding up on something.. it feels like something in the front end not realy the steering shaft. wanted to know if you guys could think of anything. probably going to have to take her in .
-Justin

kilo6490
12-08-2008, 05:02 AM
what kind of lift do you have? when did you k]lift it? did you install any type of pitman/idler arm support kit? oh, and that pic in your garage of the sexy truck in a parking lot, hes a member here. his name is varty yo. lol

jb23
12-08-2008, 06:08 AM
park it get it fixed

cjsho
12-08-2008, 09:28 AM
One or more of the steering components has given up on life!

WHOMPWHOMP
12-08-2008, 10:50 AM
I Had This Same Problem With An Old Dodge With 35s On It Also, I Had A 350 Motor In The Bed An Thought It Was Going To Come Out. I Installed Dual Steering Stablizers On It An Help It Alot.

DURAMAX_XJ400
12-09-2008, 04:28 PM
k its just weird.. cuz last night it snowed,, and all was fine.. prolly cuz the roads were slick, but i could be stoped and it felt like it was brand new. and it ony wobbles when i hit a big bump or pot hole on the drives front tire... if im not payin attention.

iokua80
12-09-2008, 04:36 PM
I had the same problem on my half-ton on 36s. Went through every component and it all looked good. Looked at the tires and noticed they were wearing really weird. Like every other lug would wear different than the one before it. Don't know why. I needed new tires anyways so I got some 35s and the problem went away. Traded the half-ton in on the D-Max a month later so I have no idea if that cured the problem. Hope it gives you another angle to look at.
Josh

Nor-Cal navvy
12-09-2008, 08:48 PM
Definately check your steering and ball joints and hubs for any excessive movement. The tie rods are the usual culprit. Dont do a steering stabilizer till its fixed. A new stabilizer is a band-aid for another problem.

DURAMAX_XJ400
12-10-2008, 04:28 AM
yeah im thinkin its the ball joints and rubber peices down there,, when i did my tie rod sleves, i noticed they were pretty toasted. and i dont think it would be the tires,, ive only got about 3k on them if that ,, never had any issues till last few days,, but we had another snow,, and after drifting around the enpty places havin some fun,, it seems to not do it anymore.. even goin over bumps with that drivers tire.. idk .. to be continued...