attn: 4wd guys, trucks pulls L/R in 4wd?
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attn: 4wd guys, trucks pulls L/R in 4wd?
I dont think i ever really noticed this before my 4.56 gears. I got the truck all buttoned up ready to go and took it out on the road to test it out. I know you arent really suppost to drive in 4wd on dry pavement, but i wanted to hook it in and test out the gears.
I was doing 40-50ish, let off the gas, clicked it over to 4wd, and slowly got back on the gas. It was pulling to the left pretty good. It pulls at any speed and when i am accelerating, crusing, or letting off the gas.
Like i said i never really noticed this too much before, but i usually never drive on dry pavement in 4wd either.
Anything i should be concerned about? (i have the stock differential too)
Thanks.
I was doing 40-50ish, let off the gas, clicked it over to 4wd, and slowly got back on the gas. It was pulling to the left pretty good. It pulls at any speed and when i am accelerating, crusing, or letting off the gas.
Like i said i never really noticed this too much before, but i usually never drive on dry pavement in 4wd either.
Anything i should be concerned about? (i have the stock differential too)
Thanks.
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Was the road slanted or a crowned road?
Either way on dry pavement its going to do funny things...
Front tires are turning faster than the rears, which means even if stuff is just a bit off it will show more while in 4wd.
Was the steering wheel wanting to turn? Or was the steering wheel feeling just fine but it pulled to the Left anyway while in 4wd?
Either way on dry pavement its going to do funny things...
Front tires are turning faster than the rears, which means even if stuff is just a bit off it will show more while in 4wd.
Was the steering wheel wanting to turn? Or was the steering wheel feeling just fine but it pulled to the Left anyway while in 4wd?
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Originally Posted by zabeard
Was the road slanted or a crowned road?
Either way on dry pavement its going to do funny things...
Front tires are turning faster than the rears, which means even if stuff is just a bit off it will show more while in 4wd.
Was the steering wheel wanting to turn? Or was the steering wheel feeling just fine but it pulled to the Left anyway while in 4wd?
Either way on dry pavement its going to do funny things...
Front tires are turning faster than the rears, which means even if stuff is just a bit off it will show more while in 4wd.
Was the steering wheel wanting to turn? Or was the steering wheel feeling just fine but it pulled to the Left anyway while in 4wd?
I guess i dont know what you are asking in the last 2 sentences. As soon as i put it in 4wd, the steering wheel would force itself to the left (kinda like when your alignment is off)
Originally Posted by OTRtech
Let's try the simple stuff first.
Check the air pressure in all your tires with a guage.
Check the air pressure in all your tires with a guage.
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BTW, I took the truck on the expressway today (2wd of course) and it felt like the steering was wandering. Almost like on a windy day when you get pushed around, but there was'nt really any wind today.
It dosent seem to wander when i am driving through town though, say 50 mph and under.
I think i need to drive it more and pinpoint everything though.
It dosent seem to wander when i am driving through town though, say 50 mph and under.
I think i need to drive it more and pinpoint everything though.
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Tie rods. Check the inner and outers.
You didn't notice it in 2wd while driving around town b/c there wasn't much load on the tie rods. When you either have a lot of force on the tie rods (i.e. 4wd or driving on the hwy with lots of wind) or steer, you will notice the play.
That is something that needs attention immidiately. It may very well be the inner tie rods.
You didn't notice it in 2wd while driving around town b/c there wasn't much load on the tie rods. When you either have a lot of force on the tie rods (i.e. 4wd or driving on the hwy with lots of wind) or steer, you will notice the play.
That is something that needs attention immidiately. It may very well be the inner tie rods.
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Originally Posted by 01xltranger4x4
BTW, I took the truck on the expressway today (2wd of course) and it felt like the steering was wandering. Almost like on a windy day when you get pushed around, but there was'nt really any wind today.
It dosent seem to wander when i am driving through town though, say 50 mph and under.
I think i need to drive it more and pinpoint everything though.
It dosent seem to wander when i am driving through town though, say 50 mph and under.
I think i need to drive it more and pinpoint everything though.
Look at what your driving. Its going to wander since it is so huge.
Jack your front end up and grab the wheel and try to move it. If it wiggles it could be wheel bearings or tie rods. 4WD will wonder a bit on the road. remember your running huge tires, big lift, its not gunna drive like a new car
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I jacked the truck up today. The drivers side is probably good, tire really didnt move at all. The passenger side DID move a little so im thinking its probably worn a bit.
If i go through having someone install inners for me, im going to have both sides replaced and be done with it.
My question now is, how long can i drive on the worn passenger side tie-rod?
If i go through having someone install inners for me, im going to have both sides replaced and be done with it.
My question now is, how long can i drive on the worn passenger side tie-rod?
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