2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front-end problem (Imagine that)

[esommer2500]

Here's my situation: When I make a turn, the wheel 'bucks' like the truck is in 4WD on dry pavement. When I serviced the truck a couple of weeks ago, I greased the front-end and the bucking went away. Well, now it's back.



I'm unfamiliar with the proper names for most of the front-end components, but what do you guys think I might be looking at here? Tie-rod ends, trackbar, etc?



I've heard of Luke's Link, and have a general idea of how it works, but I have also read about Darin's steering box thingy? What is it and what does it do?



The truck is stock up front, besides the Bilsteins. Any thoughts or info would be great. TIA.



Eric

 

[rspinks]

Maybe your vacuum shift collar didn't disengage the front axle last time you shifted out of 4wd? Vacuum hose fell off?

 

[esommer2500]

No, checked that. It's not in 4WD. Somethings loose, I'm leaning towards trackbar or tie-rod ends.



Thanks



Eric

 

[Rams-n-Hogs]

Eric,



Check the u-joints for the front axle. That sounds similar to what mine did when I had to replace my driver's side, both times. Darins' brace is basically a bearing mounted underneath the pitman arm on the shaft of the steering box. It attaches to the truck frame on both sides, preventing the shaft from having any lateral movement, which it does. I doubt it's the track bar, or tie-rod ends. Those items will cause sloppy steering.



Jim