Weird shift in the steering

bigaF250 · Mar 22, 2014

Driving down the road the steering wheel will be normal for a while then pull to one side for a bit, then the other. Going around a corner it will turn in fine then stick a bit straightening out, but only sometimes. Hubs are unlocked and not hot. Can't get the truck of the ground as of right now but the track bar seems tight on the ground. Anyone else have any thoughts

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bigaF250 · Mar 22, 2014

Anybody have any possible insight?

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KYkickinit · Mar 22, 2014

I'm in for this one. I know my truck is older but does the same exact thing.

Csilva187 · Mar 23, 2014

Ujoint

bigaF250 · Mar 23, 2014

Even in 2wd

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Zmann · Mar 23, 2014

yes the u joint flexes
common to have one bind

bigaF250 · Mar 23, 2014

If it is left alone for awhile it's not going to hurt anything further or lock up or anything crazy right

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AllGo'N'Show · Mar 23, 2014

sooner you do it the happier you are and less riskier it is

edit (not a 6.4 failure just an example)

Zmann · Mar 23, 2014

did u try and lube it yours should have a fitting

bigaF250 · Mar 23, 2014

I'll look a bit more on it. Not the news I wanted lol

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taterthedog · Mar 23, 2014

Could also be ball joints seizing up. Seen that lots.

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taterthedog · Mar 23, 2014

I'd also check the steering stabilizer if you have one. I've seen them bent or damaged and seize up.

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bigaF250 · Mar 23, 2014

taterthedog said:
I'd also check the steering stabilizer if you have one. I've seen them bent or damaged and seize up.

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Stabilizer wouldn't cause a pull though

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taterthedog · Mar 23, 2014

It could affect your return to center. You said it was pulling both ways. If it is working properly it won't cause a pull, but if it is all caved in with rock damage, it could affect return to center. Just something to check.

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bigaF250 · Mar 24, 2014

It's not a return to center problem. It is pulling hard to one side then the other. I don't have to go around a corner for this to happen

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bigaF250 · Mar 26, 2014

Alright, it's not the ball joints or the u joints. Definitely not the stabilizer either as it is no longer there. I get a feeling I may be losing my steering pump. This is only happening when the truck isn't warmed up. Not sure if it's getting a fluctuation from the pump going out cause cold fluid or what. It isn't making any noise but the wheel feels heavier than I think what normal is especially when it's cold. Any input?

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