Re: Sloppy front end?

From: Chris Lang (langcj@clarkson.edu)
Date: Tue Oct 26 1999 - 13:08:32 EDT


I've got the same problem on my 93 4x4 they almost failed me for inspection
because of it. The guy at my local tire shop passed it but he said I should
get it looked at and that it was most likely the steering rack...

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: <brian.duffey@intelsat.int>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 1999 10:58 AM
Subject: DML: Sloppy front end?

> DML
> Sending the DAK into the shop today to have some maintenance and checkup
> done on it.
>
> The past few weeks, I've noticed the front end seems alot looser then
> normal... More play in the steering wheel before the wheels start to turn,
> the steering wheel not centered while going straight, that type of stuff.
> Does this mean I'm looking at more then just an alignment? Possibly an
Idler
> Arm problem? CV or Ball Joints?
>
> The DAK has about 68K now, and I've never had to do more then lube these
> components. Unfortunately, my daily drive takes me over streets that beat
> the hell out of the suspension, and the weekend excursions don't give it
too
> much of a break either.
>
> Any insight on what to look for would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Duff
> '95 SLT 4x4 CC 318 4spd/OD - 3.55 LSD
> MSD 6AL - MSD Blaster Coil
> MSD 8.5 wires - K&N FIPK - F&B Stage I TBI
>
>



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