Thought my power steering pump was goin out as its being a jerk to make a turn, so when I got to work i took a look at the front end and saw this.... Tie rod broken or what?
Broken sway bar link [resolved]
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Thought my power steering pump was goin out as its being a jerk to make a turn, so when I got to work i took a look at the front end and saw this.... Tie rod broken or what?
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A tie rod end failure would result in your wheels pointing in different directions and making it an impossible challenge to steer.
That's a simple anti-sway bar end link failure. Happens. Many discussions here and on GMTnation.com about choosing replacements and putting them in.
That's a simple anti-sway bar end link failure. Happens. Many discussions here and on GMTnation.com about choosing replacements and putting them in.
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Looks like the front of the mount took a bash against a rock or something. The steering issue may be a whacked out alignment. If you're not into DIY, it's time to visit a trustworthy shop.
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Thanks, yeah Im kinda a DIY guy, just some things Ive never replaced before and wasnt sure, at the angle i snapped the pic I thought dang snapped the tie rod. it all stemmed from the other day took the tb on a snow run and found myself in some trouble, what I thought was ice covered creek turned into a friggin night mare... Thanks for the help.. its much appreciated!
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The tie rods and the steering rack are pretty well protected behind the axles. What breaks tie rods for us is typically getting caught in ruts that force the tires to steer in different directions.
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The Roadie wrote:The tie rods and the steering rack are pretty well protected behind the axles. What breaks tie rods for us is typically getting caught in ruts that force the tires to steer in different directions.
ok, You Im telling you, Im ever so glad i found this site, yall have been very helpful.
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There's no substitute for lifting the truck, lying on your back, and looking at ALL THE PARTS down there and if you don't know the name and function of each and every one, Google first, then ask us.
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Roadie is right. Lay back under the truck and drink a couple beers while memorizing the placement of crucial components. Really helps when you got to pick a line in some tricky terrain.
they've always worked for me.
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Thanks as soon as I get some time off I putting in some wrench time, thanks for the advice
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