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Old 06-25-2014 | 03:20 PM
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Hey, guys. Had to replace a TRE last week, but didn't really have any issue other than wrong parts the first couple trips to O'Reillys. Changed the oil pan gasket at the same time since it was leaking (Fel-Pro Rubber Blue), which meant unbolting and dropping the drag link, tie rod and axle side of the track bar.

Got it all fixed up, back together and out on the road, which is where I noticed something new and odd. Seems like if I hit a big enough bump, which we have PLENTY of out here, it feels like the steering shifts side to side. Like, holding the wheel at a constant point, bump, and you have to turn it more to that same side to keep it straight.

Doesn't move a lot, maybe half an inch? It's annoying though, and I'm sure not a good thing. If you guys know what I'm talking about, please give me some insight! I have a feeling it might be the track bar, mainly axle side bolt not tight as it should be. If there is one, what's the torque spec for it?
Old 06-25-2014 | 03:50 PM
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Sounds like death wobble or the start of it. Maybe the track bar wasn't tightened enough and is wobbling in the hole.
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