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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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hey when im turning tight or comeing outta a tight turn my whoile front end wobbles i know theres a couple things that could cause this does anyone know where i shout start 78 35's
 
Old Oct 8, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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You seem to have a lot of trouble with your truck . But at least you're fixing them and asking questions. I applaud you for that.

It looks like you have either a 10 bolt or Dana 44 front axle since you only have 6 lugs, so that can rule out the kingpin problem from a Dana 60. Sounds like you have some loose steering components. Oversize tires tend to wear these parts out faster. Here's how I check them. Jack up the driver's side tire so it's about 2 inches off the ground. While you are under the front of the truck have someone inside turning the steering wheel just enough to put some pressure on the steering components (don't turn the truck on! ... don't want you to accidentally getting run over). Look for any play in the ball & socket joints - there's 2 on the drag link and 2 on the tie rod ends.
Next, take a piece of plywood and put it under the driver's side tire and under the plywood put a crowbar. While looking at the top and bottom ball joints push down on the crowbar to see if the tire moves up and down. You may have to use your knee to operate the crowbar. Do the same to the passenger side.
For the wheel bearings, while the wheels are still off the ground, grab the tire at 3 and 9 o'clock and push and pull on it to see if you can feel any play.
You should find some play in at least one of these tests, then get back to us.
 

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Old Oct 8, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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theres 1000$ trucks out there for a reason
 
Old Oct 9, 2011 | 09:21 AM
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theres also $600 trucks out there for a reason!!!! lol
 
Old Oct 9, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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eventually they turn themselves into 4000$ trucks
 
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