feels like i am chasing steering when driving

[dons68sport]

good morning so here is my problem feels like i am chasing the steering when driving all new parts in the front end 2.5 lift on a d44 drag link grease fitting is pointing towards rad new tires but no front end alignment just with string ! so and thanks for your help

 

[dons68sport]

oh ya the 4 turn box has like 40 k on it whit astrovan boost and 2000 ford explorer 5.0

 

[Brush Hog]

I had the same problem after adding all new front suspension and steering. Tried the string trick for alignment/toe thought I had it. Took it in for an alignment and shop set the toe properly I was way off. Fixed the twitchy wandering issue along with reducing tire pressure. Then I took it all apart to replace c bushings. That also helped. Every change/adjustment seems to make incremental improvements. It is definitely a trial and error process.

 

[dons68sport]

I had the same problem after adding all new front suspension and steering. Tried the string trick for alignment/toe thought I had it. Took it in for an alignment and shop set the toe properly I was way off. Fixed the twitchy wandering issue along with reducing tire pressure. Then I took it all apart to replace c bushings. That also helped. Every change/adjustment seems to make incremental improvements. It is definitely a trial and error process.

c bushing are new also i guess i need to bring it for alignment just seeing if there anything i can do before i get it done ! dont want back and forth to the shop

 

[Brush Hog]

Make sure everything is tight and bushings are in good shape. All suspension parts front and rear, steering box track bar, shocks springs. Make sure lug nuts are tight and fit the wheels (not
Too short or too long) Old tires can get hard and cause problems with steering. If nothing is loose then I would say it’s old tires and/or alignment

 

[dons68sport]

Make sure everything is tight and bushings are in good shape. All suspension parts front and rear, steering box track bar, shocks springs. Make sure lug nuts are tight and fit the wheels (not
Too short or too long) Old tires can get hard and cause problems with steering. If nothing is loose then I would say it’s old tires and/or alignment

10 miles on new tires

 

[Brush Hog]

What pressure? I’m running about 25 psi on new bfg’s 285/75/17. They were 35 when mounted. Way too hard I found out.

 

[dons68sport]

What pressure? I’m running about 25 psi on new bfg’s 285/75/17. They were 35 when mounted. Way too hard I found out.

i am running 31s have not checked the pressure yet but i will just had them mounted a few weeks ago

 

[LUBr LuvR]

i am running 31s have not checked the pressure yet but i will just had them mounted a few weeks ago

All the more reason to check them. Most tire places set the pressure too high. Many of us run a couple pounds less in the rear than the front. Start around 30 lbs in the front and go for a drive. Try bringing them down a few lbs at a time til you find the sweet spot.

Also get the alignment. Ask for the numbers before they start for before and after comparison.