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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Okay, So when i turn the wheel all the way to make a tight turn my front end hops like its in 4wd on dry pavement. I feel like when i turn like that i am damaging something. Can anyone help me figure out whats wrong with my steering? Could the tires be rubbing on the control arms?
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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nothing?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:52 AM
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Do you have a locker up front?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Toe Out on Turns, an alignment angle that is seldom set properly. Take it to a 4x4 shop for an alignment and tell them specifically to set that angle.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:58 AM
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No i dont have a locker and thanks! i have to bring it in for an alignment soon and will tell them that.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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check the front axle outer universal joints. they may have play from being shot.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Okay ill do that today. Do you think if they are shot there would be a metal on metal sound because I am also trying to trace what makes that sound from my front passenger side
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Sometimes the turning stops get out of adjustment and let the axle turn to sharply. This will let the u-joint bind and cause a jump or stutter when turned all the way. Get a friend to help you check it out by turning the wheel all the way to the stops one way then the other while you check the u-joints for binding. If it is binding it is easy to adjust the stops.
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