I've got the following suspension lift installed: N45F/N46 (shocks)
762 HD for the rear and 751 HDfor the front. I also replaced the stock steering damper with an OME.
I've noticed some rattling coming from the front suspension on the passenger side. At first I got worried and thought something wasn't tightened down or missing. It almost sounds like the spring is rattling around. Another thought I had was the damper is bouncing off it's inner shock causing the noise. I checked everything and it looks fine. Any ideas?
Also, I changed out my front tie rod ends. They were shot, I still need to change out the ones just behind them. Anyway, the steering is very loose, especially at highway driving speeds. I assumed the replacement of the steering damper would help with the looseness, at least some bit. Plus I purchased new tires (245/75R16's) which I know also factors how the steering response is. Considering all this and the fact the the truck is now about 3" higher than stock, is there anything else I can do to stiffen up the steering. Or is this just something that comes with a lift and I just need to get used to it.
The steering has actually scared me a few times while trying to pass semi's through narrow lanes.
Also, the truck has had an alignment and they weren't able to get my steering wheel back to center. It's off a bit and that in itself is annoying. I guess I can fix this myself?
Thanks all.
762 HD for the rear and 751 HDfor the front. I also replaced the stock steering damper with an OME.
I've noticed some rattling coming from the front suspension on the passenger side. At first I got worried and thought something wasn't tightened down or missing. It almost sounds like the spring is rattling around. Another thought I had was the damper is bouncing off it's inner shock causing the noise. I checked everything and it looks fine. Any ideas?
Also, I changed out my front tie rod ends. They were shot, I still need to change out the ones just behind them. Anyway, the steering is very loose, especially at highway driving speeds. I assumed the replacement of the steering damper would help with the looseness, at least some bit. Plus I purchased new tires (245/75R16's) which I know also factors how the steering response is. Considering all this and the fact the the truck is now about 3" higher than stock, is there anything else I can do to stiffen up the steering. Or is this just something that comes with a lift and I just need to get used to it.
The steering has actually scared me a few times while trying to pass semi's through narrow lanes.
Also, the truck has had an alignment and they weren't able to get my steering wheel back to center. It's off a bit and that in itself is annoying. I guess I can fix this myself?
Thanks all.