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Steering wheel all of a sudden crooked

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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Steering wheel all of a sudden crooked

For no apperent reason , i noticed my steering wheel sits about 20 degrees crooked when going dead straight. I never hit any curbs or nothing of that sort. What causes this and whats the remedy?
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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your not having a good day...first poor brakes now steering!

have someone turn the steering back and forth, something will have to be loose or slipping, and should be noticable while the steering is being rocked. pay attention to pitman arm and sector shaft. When steering stuff suddenly changes, it needs to be addressed immediately
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 07:44 AM
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Also look closely at your track bar......
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Don't ignore your REAR axle. If the u-bolts loosen up and it tries to spit out a lift block, it will have the same effect.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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when i replaced my trac bar it was off 1/4 turn.
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Now that i think about this, im wondering how long this has been going on. I did change my track bar last summer, Maybe i just didnt notice it until now? Hopefully get in in the shop ( where its dry and warm) today or tomorrow...
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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If you're a 2x4, the idler arm is worth checking out.
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