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#648430 05/21/2010 4:33 PM
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I am a little worried about the steering in the truck. I talked with my Grandpa about it back when he gave it to me.. and was having a chat with my uncle and cousin about it a couple weekends ago.... what everyone has mentioned is that at about 35 the truck does a 90 degree turn to the right... straight into the ditch. My uncle changed axles... did the perches on the suspension... but it still does it.

Any thoughts? I have to lift it up to see the condition of the tie rods which I am sure I will have to rebuild... but what about power steering? I think I am going to drop a 235 in it as I want the option to be able to drive it daily... so I want to keep somewhat stock....

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I'd make sure the tires are good and the wheels not bent.


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hmmmm, could be the wheels.... hopefully I can get them straightened if they are bad!

Any thoughts on the power steering? =)

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The power steering kits on the market are designed for the 1/2-ton trucks so they don't quite match up for the 1-ton. You'll be doing at least some of your own design work to convert.


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Check the rear end,rt hub and brakes.somethin locking up could cause this. I know it sounds crazy but I've seen it before...Mike


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