Pre 84 Trucks 1st gen pickups

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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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sway bar

any one know if the 82 4x4 had a sway bar? because mt steering is kinda out of wack. when i drive it wonders
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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An anti-sway bar is not gunna make you wander. Anti-sway bars help keep body roll down when cornering. You probably want to get an alignment and check your front brakes.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Yeah you need an alignment, its easy to do yourself its easy with a straight axle, just use a tape measure. Bring the fronts together about 1/4"

Yes your truck did come with a sway bar but it doesnt really do anything, your old springs get tired and stiffen up and give the same effect
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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what about adajusting the gearbox
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Why would you want to do that?

By adjusting i assume you mean reindexing...?
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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well when i driv feels like the front end is floaten. and theres sum play in the steering when i'm park and turn the wheel
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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check your knuckles make sure there not loose and your wheel bearings... make sure the preload is right
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Check balljoints, though it could be your gearbox.
Take it to an alignment shop.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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knuckles been rebuilt last year cost me 700 bucks they said everything to specs
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