Lane Drift

[Ben Hinz]

I just had my tires, wheels and Level kit put on 2 weeks ago. Went and got it aligned like a good human. I’m still getting lane drift on the highway. Steering doesn’t feel crazy tight like I remember when I bought it. Then again, I did come from a 95 F150 on 33s.

What gives?

Was thinking about have them toe it in an 1/8th or something. Thoughts?

Wheels: 20x12 -44
Tires: 305/55R20


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[BG1988]

Look for bad boots (rubber parts) on the control arms and shocks etc.. (suspension parts) there is known issues with the steering shaft where plastic parts can wear out (stupid I know)

if a part is slightly bent it can cause an issue as well also a lazy wheel hub can do it as well (as it causes extra drag)

 

[Ben Hinz]

Look for bad boots (rubber parts) on the control arms and shocks etc.. (suspension parts) there is known issues with the steering shaft where plastic parts can wear out (stupid I know)

if a part is slightly bent it can cause an issue as well also a lazy wheel hub can do it as well (as it causes extra drag)

I know my right front is bad. But it just started making noise like 2 months ago and this has been happening a lot longer then that. What plastic steering shaft parts? Where can I read about this issue? I’d like to rule this out.


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[BG1988]

I know my right front is bad. But it just started making noise like 2 months ago and this has been happening a lot longer then that. What plastic steering shaft parts? Where can I read about this issue? I’d like to rule this out.


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it's a clunk noise


did you hit any curbs or deep potholes?

 

[Ben Hinz]

I haven’t but I do get clunking noise when I hit bigger bumps.


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[Wolfbraid]

Could be the tires as well(nothing wrong with them) wider sporty tires are subject to road irregularities if you live somewhere with rutted worn roads, it could be following the worn roadway... does it happen on all surfaces.

 

[Ben Hinz]

Could be the tires as well(nothing wrong with them) wider sporty tires are subject to road irregularities if you live somewhere with rutted worn roads, it could be following the worn roadway... does it happen on all surfaces.

Sure seems like it. I will start to pay more attention


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[BG1988]

I haven’t but I do get clunking noise when I hit bigger bumps.


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must be maxing out the suspension or a rubber boot is broken it's very easy check

 

[Ben Hinz]

must be maxing out the suspension or a rubber boot is broken it's very easy check

Took a look, the UCA are about a 1/4” if not less off of the bump stop. I’d say it’s pretty maxed lol. I’m going to move over to a 4” lift here soon.