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[f.boyle]

put re-treads on back goodyear work horse up front now my truck wanders really bad. jacked up the front end apears the drivers side hub nut? is loose tire moves about 1/8 inch how /what do I need to tighten it? pull locking hubs and rachet down a little or what? what size socket?help!!

chainsaw

1990 W250 4x4 5spd

 

[MKellam]

Check closely the tie rods and other steering compnents. if all else looks good, go ahead and remove the locking hubs and torque the nut down. after repairs, have the front end aligned as your toe settings have changed.



1993 Dakota, 5. 9Gas, 11:1, 3. 55, 240 HP, 378Ft/Lbs.

May be Gas, but pulls like a Diesel!

 

[GMincher]

If this problem started with the addition of the new tires and the front end components are snug you may want to splurge and get two Workhorses for the rear also. I've had this problem before with customers vehicles, sometimes an aggressive tread on the rear seems to squirm and make for some nasty handling problems. You may want to try putting the caps up front just to see how it handles. That front wheel requires some attention first, pull the locking hub, your local parts store ought to have the socket to remove/ tighten the axle nuts, I can't tell you the size off hand. There is an outer nut a special washer then an inner nut. In a pinch I have used a punch but it's not recommended. You might want to disassemble the hub and see why it was loose, or just snug it 'til there's no play. My bet is still the tire tread however. Good luck, Greg

 

[f.boyle]

we just got bf goodrich atko's problems fixed. thanx for the help. Actually almost got the workhorses for the rear (again) however Tire Warehouse (only in north east) gave us a better deal on thad atko's. . we definitely recommend them for tires and parts too. . i just got a new radiator for 250. . most places were 600 and they have the power steering box seal



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