Question!

[85NAPSZ]

A few of you might remember my truck being in the shop for five months and all that, and receiving a completely new front suspension, including bushings and everything. Well, for some reason my right turning radius seems to be cut in half and when I try to turn it, it sometimes makes some gut wrenching noises. Any idea as to why it's making this noise and not turning as sharply?

[PEZi]

do you have any frame bend that might have messed up suspension and steering travel? have a buddy turn the wheel for you and see if you can see any issues while you're under there.

[seang]

Turning as sharply like as how fast it turns into a right-hand corner? Or do the wheels just not turn as far? Not sure on a 720, but my D21 has turn limiters on the lower control arms that can make nasty sounds when the cheap nylon cap wears off.

[85NAPSZ]

It doesn't turn sharp enough, or as far. Same thing. The jack... mechanic I took it said the frame was "pristine". But, I'm starting to think otherwise. I'll get it on some stands tomorrow and have someone turn it for me.

[seang]

It is almost like the pitman arm wasn't put on straight, then everything was aligned that way. Just a guess.

[Rev_D21]

Did the mechanic have the steering box centered when he/she reattached the steering shaft?

[85NAPSZ]

I'm not sure exactly how he did it, by the time I got there I was just ready to pick up my truck and get out of there before he tried to keep it for a few more months. I'm waiting for my dad to get here so we can try to figure this out though. While cleaning out my truck earlier I found a 24 year old pack of gum though, ha.