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Offline sxi4evr

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2wd bump steer
« on: March 22, 2012, 01:12:33 am »
truck is a 4wd but when turning at intersections or any slow and somewhat sharp turn (in 2wd) i feel a bump steer as if i were in 4wd. all new ball joints and u joints less then a year old around 10k miles.

did some seaching but couldnt find anything my only thought is maybe the 4wd actuater is stuck? thanks in advance for the help  :cheers:

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Re: 2wd bump steer
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2012, 01:45:32 am »
Remove the front driveshaft, and test drive. If the issue is gone, then you are still in 4wd.
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Offline sxi4evr

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Re: 2wd bump steer
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2012, 02:03:22 am »
welp i didnt pull the drive shaft out but it spins freely when the trucks in park and i pulled the actuater cover and its obviously in 2wd...
 
so i moved on and had my buddy shake the steering wheel while i was under it and found the ti rod end coming off the pitman arm was all lopped out so im thinking thats it?  either way i already got the part and im replacing it tomorrow

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Re: 2wd bump steer
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2012, 01:14:47 am »
new tie rod end and steering stabilizer, problem solved

 

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