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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Ball Joints? Tie rods?

Just noticed my truck seems like the tires are "jumping" when you do a lower speed turn ( kind like when you are in 4x4) And once you have made the turn the tires seem slow to go back straight.

Any ideas?? Just got it back from the dealer ( they fixed my sunroof) and it wasnt like this before.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Oh and no noises or vibrations at higher or lower speeds, just on low speed turns.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Sounds more like a universal joint...
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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hmm they changed the front ujoint an driveshaft (warped) not long ago...

Wouldnt I get a vibration on the highway?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Check the one's on the axle shafts.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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I think you are right...I noticed a funny squeal 10 min ago when I took the truck out to play around.UGHHHH!!!

Back to the dealer...just spent a week driving a rental while they did the sunroof...I just want to drive my truck!!!
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Old May 11, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by megacabdad
Check the one's on the axle shafts.
We have a winner.

They are changing the axle joints. Under warranty...but the rotors are seized on and I will have to pay for new ones. Which is ok...just put new pads on, 71k..i can shell out for rotors
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Old May 12, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Bummer...

Mine were shot at 34K, but I plow snow, which is rough on front end parts.

Big tires don't help either, but they look cool, so it's an even trade.
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Old May 12, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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^ Yeah, when ppl ask how much lifts, and tires etc cost. Their eyes always get big....but its true that you have to pay to play.

Id rather spend a bit more and not be the norm and get lost in a crowd.

Anyway, thanks for input. I like to have a clue before going to the dealer. Mine is great...but you never know!
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