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Old 02-23-2009 | 03:05 PM
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I have a 95 K1500 lifted 9". The problem I am having is that the truck feels like its going over bumps especially over 45mph and begins to feel really unstable. It feels like its on the right front. If anyone has any idea what this may be I would greatly appreciate it.
 
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Old 02-24-2009 | 02:37 PM
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Sounds like you lifted your truck and didn't correct the steering geometry.

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Did you rotate your axles to try to line them up more with the drive shaft? That will cause a wobble too. The output shaft on transfer case has to be parallel with the input at the diff.
 

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Old 02-25-2009 | 08:50 AM
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The problem occured after I broke the CV axel on that side. The wheel bearing assembly went out on me at 70mph and basically trashed the whole passenger side. Once I got it all back together is when I noticed the problem. At first I thought it was a tire out of balance(kinda has that feel to it).
 
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Old 02-25-2009 | 11:53 AM
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I would check all of the steering linkages, I would be willing to bet that is what it is. If the idler arm is worn then that would only mess with the right side. If you bent the linkages when the hub went out then that could be it as well. Also check the tie rod ends. Last but not least, the hub may be worn out. when you replaced the steering nuckle assembly did you get a new hub?

Basically go through and see what is messed up or out of the ordinary. When things break in the IFS trucks they tend to be more than meets the eye.
 
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