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Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help
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Posted 2/10/2007 8:31 PM
KERR

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Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

So i got the new stabilizer today in the mail, and went to put it ona few min ago. It looks to be the same size but i havent checked the parts numbers. If it works i dont care if its the same or not,

However when i reached up to put the socket on the stabilizer nut on the drivers side the hole sway bar moved. It will move a good 2 inches up and down. Thats not normal is it?

If not then how do i tighten it up and is it suppse to be level when i do? The pictures before are of it up and down. just by turning it with my hand.





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Posted 2/10/2007 8:50 PM
4x4abc



Date registered: Apr 2006
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RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

Kerr,

turning the rear tie rod around its own axis is normal - its supposed to have that flexibility. Up and down would be bad news.
However, I see that the left boot is cracked open (at least that how it appears in the pic) - that's bad. The boot is there to keep grease in and dirt out. To keep the moving parts happy. You'll need to replace it.
Now, if the tie rod is turned very easily by hand and even has a little play up and down, then you need to replace the end asap. Otherwise no hurry.
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Posted 2/11/2007 5:24 AM
roughneck
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RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

Harald is right of course, a twisting motion around the axis of the ball joint is normal, I would check the other end now.
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Posted 2/11/2007 7:15 PM
KERR

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Re: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

thanks guys, i put it on today and it works fine! it took out all my shake, but i still have it when i hit the brakes, So... i guess now its time to start looking for rotors and brake pads.

I did notice that i have a leak in the trans, where the plug goes in the side. I cleaned around it to mke sure it was not for my 60K mile service that i had i done about 5 k miles ago. After i cleaned the mud i tried to push the plug in more to see if it was loose. It started dripping fluid out like a leaky sink. Im not at home so but ill post more info tomarrow with pictures.
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Posted 2/14/2007 10:01 PM
PolishEagle
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RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

Harald,

IF you can actually see a rip in a rubber boot, you had a very innocent childhood and listened to Momma, because for the life of me, I can't see it even with my glasses on!

Hahaha
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Posted 2/14/2007 10:44 PM
4x4abc



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RE: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

Ken,

yes, I always listened to Mama. served me well.

I do see a crack in Kerr's boot. Even crawled under my G to check whether I was dreaming. Nope. Wide awake.



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Posted 2/14/2007 11:26 PM
EuroTruck
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My juvenile moment of the day.

Ken,

 

As a secondary test of your vision and your Mother's rearing skills, do you see any cracks in the photo below?

 

 

This photo sponsored by the "say no to cracks in your tie rod end boots" council.

 

-Sean P.



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Posted 2/15/2007 12:03 PM
KERR

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Re: Steering stabilizer problem i think.. need some help

Actully i checked the boots. they are not torn, That is a fold in the boot, the dark black is the cleap part of the boot. Thanks for the tips on what to keep an eye on though.

When i the bar is tilted back the "tear" close up and it looks like haralds.
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