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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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Slow Turn Wobble ?

I've noticed when I make a slow turn in my new 06 dually ,the steering wheel has a mild grab back and forth as it is in a slow turn,even more noticable on a slow downhill turn anyone else experience this? in 4 wheel drive it's even magnified more,Normal driving and highway speeds No problem
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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sounds like front ujoints!!mine did the same thing. dealer changed under warranty @ 57000 miles installed oem crap had to change again @ 77000 miles I put in greaseables this time .if dealer changes under warranty then I would supply greaseable ones and be done with it kully
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Is it in 4x4?
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Geico266
Is it in 4x4?
"Yes "in or out of 4 wheel drive,it's just Really alot more Magnified in 4x4
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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From: Well I thought I lived in America, but its looking more like france every day.
Ive noticed it on mine. it doesnt do it all the time. just once in awhile
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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Ive noticed it on mine. it doesnt do it all the time. just once in awhile
it's only got 2K on it ,the first time it did it ,it felt like a loose front wheel?just does it on a slow tight turn? I don't know if it's just a characteristic for these 3500's? it almost seems like the turning radius is too much ?
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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I know these trucks have issues with tie rods, makes me wonder if it has something to do with them. But what you describe "the wheel being loose" is what it seems on my truck also. I might take mine in and hae them check it out. I will let you know what happens. They will probably tell me they cant duplicate it. that really makes me when they tell me that.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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My guess is a tire with some run out or put together a little out of line. If you watch the front of your truck as you move forward does it look like it is rocking side to side a little
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ
My guess is a tire with some run out or put together a little out of line. If you watch the front of your truck as you move forward does it look like it is rocking side to side a little



Yes,exactly ,if you look out at the left front wheel ,it looks like it's turning alot farther than it should? there has to be more trucks with this same issue? my driveway has 2 sharp switch backs thats how I first noticed it ,2k miles nothing should be wore out yet
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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Yes Exactly ,if you look out the window at the left front wheel it looks like it turns in to far ,2 k miles nothing should be wore out yet,my driveway has 2 sharp switchbacks on it thats how I first noticed it.
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