hwy steering is eratic?
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hwy steering is eratic?
driving at normal speeds up to 60 the steering is fine but as soon as i get up to 70 the steering is really touchy and feels light. any ideas y?
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
We need more info. Manual or power steering, tire size and condition, any recent work or damage done to the suspension?
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
Are you hauling anything in the bed when this happens?
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68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
just rebuilt the entire front end a month ago, not hauling anything, and has power steering and has brand new tires all the way around.
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
did you have it aligned after it was rebuilt? how are the tires are they new or worn? does the truck sit higher in the front than the back?
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
didnt get it algined but new tires and sits at stock height, but its only at hyw speeds so could it still be alignment?
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
Did it drive like this before all of the work?
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
That sounds like alignment to me. Anytime you replace front end components you change the steering geometry and it needs to be brought back into spec. Just my opinion.
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Presently in the stable
1969 Ford F-350 DRW
1989 Chevy S-10 Tahoe ( It gets me to work and back and fetches parts and groceries)
1981 Buick Regal ( My deceased uncles last project/driver....renamed project Regal Eagle to be finished in his honor)
1990 Ford F-150 ( Miss Yvonnes Daily Driver )
My F-350 project http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=41744
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Re: hwy steering is eratic?
thanks everyone!