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HELP!!! i got steering issue.. i dont know what else to do

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by bbravomTaco, Mar 7, 2010.

  1. Mar 7, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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    bbravomTaco

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    I need Some Help!! ... I Got a big issue with the steering.. days ago when I was driving my truck i fell down a big hole in dirt road now my truck is going to my left side and will check alignment balancing ball joints etc and nothing changes but the hubs of suspenion because of how strong was the blow snapped and already change it ... but my truck is still going from side and even more when i brake, ah, and I also reviewed the entire braking system is good and perfect .. and i dontknow what else to check [​IMG] HELP!
     
  2. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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    Okay....I usually don't bitch about this...but I can barely understand WTF you are trying to say. Punctuation and proper word usage aren't just for academic types.

    You DID or ARE GOING TO check the alignment?? Have you checked to make sure the rim is in round??
     
  3. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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    colinb17

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    ^^^ what he said.


    welcome to tacoma world. we are more than happy to help you, but it's hard to understand what exactly you've checked
     
  4. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:21 PM
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    jajajaaja sorry about it... but yes is already corrected the alignment in fact received not affectation... tire and wheel either... its very difficult for me tryin to explain what my truck does...but supposedly already check everything on brakes and suspension
     
  5. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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    Sorry I'm having an extremely hard time trying to understand what you're saying too...

    So, if I have this correct... you were driving and part or all of your truck fell into a large hole. What exactly fell, where was the impact, and on what side and tires? Did you slam down on the frame, how fast were you going? More information on this would help diagnose the issue.

    You said you already had the alignment checked... correct?

    You said something broke, but I can't make out what. You also stated it was replaced.. I believe you're talking about the wheel hubs? If so, did you change the entire axle assembly?

    You also state it's pulling hard to the left when you brake (thus leading me to believe you did the damage on the driver's side front?) If you're going straight, and then break... it's pulling to the left. That would probably mean either the driver's left front or back brake is clamping harder than the pass side, or the front left wheel is actually shifting to the left. If it is shifting, you either have a bushing torn out, bent up control arm, ect. I know you said you checked it out, but you probably need to revisit this.
     
  6. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:41 PM
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    yeah... sorry about it again,, but yes i was driving my truck fast on a trial and i fell in a hole... on the two front wheels was the impact we fixed the power steering bar because it was drawn .. dont need to change the entire axle assembly because it runs normaly and i already change the steering bushings and lower arms bushings too im installed a complete energy suspension bushing kit, front coilovers new, and rear shocks... and still go from my left side .... the brakes are perfectly.. the rear brakes and the front discs too...
     
  7. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:45 PM
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    Dude, you need to find a Spanish site because your English sucks!
     
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    hahahahahahahahaha i cant stop laughing right now everyones like WTF dude you cant speak english for crap lol
     
  9. Mar 7, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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    hahahahaha dammnn... i admit my english on this tecnhical parts suks... but thax aniway s... i hope i find the solution !! watchout my truck pics ;)
     
  10. Mar 7, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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    So if you put a full energy suspension kit (poly urethane I presume, it's good stuff I got a kit in the garage I need to install for my Z). Did you get the alignment re-verified after all bushing changes?

    Also I was thinking some more... is the wear on your tires even? Did you rotate them to see if it shifts pulling at all?
     
  11. Mar 7, 2010 at 7:07 PM
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    What are "the hubs of suspension?" Pictures would really help us here in diagnosing your problem. Did you "fall into a hole," or did you drive your truck into a hole?
     
  12. Mar 7, 2010 at 7:16 PM
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    Thanx Kyouto42... but yes i already verified the alignment... carmellocafe... i mean the bushings.. aaand i drive to a hole very fast on a trial
     
  13. Mar 8, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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    Similar issue here: I was an idiot last night and decided to mud in an open field near my house. Little did I know how soft the mud was. I plowed up this hill and got stuck in a deep hole, axle burried to the dirt with my right front and rear wheels in the air. Put it in 4low, locked and still could not get out. Got whenched out after nearly two hours.

    Now my steering wheel is tilted more so to the left than normal. Still drives straight, however major vibrations at speeds above 50+. Will be going to the alignment shop tomorrow morning. I think I bent a tie rod or something else because my front wheel looks a little turned. Not sure how the heck I was able to bend or screw up my alignment, by just getting pulled out of soft mud. Sucks either way...
     
  14. Mar 13, 2010 at 12:15 AM
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    ended up being my alignment. had it fixed back into specs and now running straight. another lesson learned, if your going to off road, you have got to be prepared for anything and do it responsible with others.:)
     

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